New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Samuel Sorrel Rabkin
Suny/Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1792175
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Samuel Sorrel Rabkin has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny/Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Samuel Sorrel Rabkin has carried New York bar registration 1792175 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Metropolitan Jewish Health System, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11220. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY/BUFFALO (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Samuel Sorrel Rabkin 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
Samuel Sorrel Rabkin's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny/Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny/Buffalo's 5 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny/Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1792175
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Metropolitan Jewish Health System
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11220
- Phone
- (347) 930-7998
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samuel Sorrel Rabkin'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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Samuel Sorrel Rabkin'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 Samuel Rabkin licensed?
Samuel Rabkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samuel Sorrel Rabkin admitted to the bar?
Samuel Sorrel Rabkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Samuel Sorrel Rabkin go to law school?
Samuel Sorrel Rabkin attended SUNY/BUFFALO.
What company does Samuel Sorrel Rabkin work for?
Samuel Sorrel Rabkin is associated with Metropolitan Jewish Health System in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Samuel Sorrel Rabkin in good standing?
Yes, Samuel Sorrel Rabkin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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