New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Robert Michael Zabb

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1689405
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert Michael Zabb has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

46 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1689405
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert Michael Zabb has carried New York bar registration 1689405 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Robert Zabb, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90069. Educational background: COLUMBIA.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 46 years, Robert Michael Zabb has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Robert Michael Zabb's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

46 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Robert compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Robert Michael Zabb is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

46 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1689405
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Robert Zabb
ZIP Code
90069
Phone
(310) 289-8927

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert Michael Zabb's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

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Before you rely on this record

Robert Michael Zabb's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Robert Zabb licensed?

Robert Zabb is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert Michael Zabb admitted to the bar?

Robert Michael Zabb's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Robert Michael Zabb go to law school?

Robert Michael Zabb attended COLUMBIA.

What company does Robert Michael Zabb work for?

Robert Michael Zabb is associated with Robert Zabb in Los Angeles, CA.

Is Robert Michael Zabb in good standing?

Yes, Robert Michael Zabb holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.