New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Samuel Fawkner Abernethy

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1503846
NY reg #

The record in one line

Samuel Fawkner Abernethy carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1975 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

51 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Fordham

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1975
51 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1503846
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Samuel Fawkner Abernethy is registered as bar number 1503846 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "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

Practice address is listed under Offit Kurman, PA., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. Educational background: FORDHAM.

State context & due diligence

A "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 Samuel compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Samuel Fawkner Abernethy is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

51 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school

51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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 1975 admission class today

Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 66.2% 47.9% ▼ -27.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1503846
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Offit Kurman, PA.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10022
Phone
(212) 545-1900

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Samuel Fawkner Abernethy's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Samuel Fawkner Abernethy carries a "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 Samuel Abernethy licensed?

Samuel Abernethy is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Samuel Fawkner Abernethy admitted to the bar?

Samuel Fawkner Abernethy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did Samuel Fawkner Abernethy go to law school?

Samuel Fawkner Abernethy attended FORDHAM.

What company does Samuel Fawkner Abernethy work for?

Samuel Fawkner Abernethy is associated with Offit Kurman, PA. in New York, NY.

Is Samuel Fawkner Abernethy in good standing?

No, Samuel Fawkner Abernethy carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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