New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ronald David Sernau
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2117083
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Ronald David Sernau ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2117083 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ronald David Sernau, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Proskauer Rose, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Ronald David Sernau still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Ronald David Sernau's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Ronald compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Ronald David Sernau is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,422 fellow alumni
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
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2117083
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Proskauer Rose, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 969-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ronald David Sernau'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ronald Sernau licensed?
Ronald Sernau is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ronald David Sernau admitted to the bar?
Ronald David Sernau's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Ronald David Sernau go to law school?
Ronald David Sernau attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Ronald David Sernau work for?
Ronald David Sernau is associated with Proskauer Rose, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Ronald David Sernau in good standing?
Yes, Ronald David Sernau holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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