New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Russell S. Silverstein
Mcgill University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1926419
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Russell S. Silverstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1984 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Mcgill University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Russell S. Silverstein is registered as bar number 1926419 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Toronto Ontario M5g 2g8. Educational background: MCGILL UNIVERSITY (552 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Russell compares to fellow Mcgill University alumni
Among the 407 Mcgill University graduates in the New York register, Russell S. Silverstein is longer-tenured than 99%.
42 years vs. Mcgill University alumni
Years since admission - 407 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 407 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 · September 2026
Mcgill University's active-bar rate
Of Mcgill University's 552 alumni in the New York register, 75.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1926419
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Toronto Ontario M5g 2g8
- Phone
- (416) 977-5334
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Russell S. Silverstein's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Mcgill University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1984 .
Same admission year (1984), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1984 whose listed office city differs from Toronto Ontario M5g 2g8, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Russell S. Silverstein with the closest admission year to 1984. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Russell S. Silverstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Russell Silverstein licensed?
Russell Silverstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Russell S. Silverstein admitted to the bar?
Russell S. Silverstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Russell S. Silverstein go to law school?
Russell S. Silverstein attended MCGILL UNIVERSITY.
Is Russell S. Silverstein in good standing?
No, Russell S. Silverstein carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.