New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Scott Michael Kessler
Hofstra Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4242905
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Scott Michael Kessler has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra Univ. School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Scott Michael Kessler carries New York bar registration 4242905, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Akerman LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (57 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Scott Michael Kessler remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Scott Michael Kessler was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Hofstra Univ. School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hofstra Univ. School Of Law's 57 alumni in the New York register, 76.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Hofstra Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4242905
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Akerman LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 880-3874
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Scott Michael Kessler'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 Scott Kessler licensed?
Scott Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Scott Michael Kessler admitted to the bar?
Scott Michael Kessler was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Scott Michael Kessler go to law school?
Scott Michael Kessler attended HOFSTRA UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Scott Michael Kessler work for?
Scott Michael Kessler is associated with Akerman LLP in New York, NY.
Is Scott Michael Kessler in good standing?
Yes, Scott Michael Kessler 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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