New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Seth Daniel Berlin

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2001
Admitted
25
Years in bar
3987062
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Seth Daniel Berlin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

25 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3987062
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 3987062 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Seth Daniel Berlin, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Ballard Spahr LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.

State context & due diligence

After 25 years on the register, Seth Daniel Berlin 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 Seth Daniel Berlin's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

25 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Seth compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Seth Daniel Berlin is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

25 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

25 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 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 2001 admission class today

Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 66.2% 80% ▲ +20.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3987062
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Ballard Spahr LLP
ZIP Code
20006
Phone
(202) 508-1122

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Seth Daniel Berlin'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Seth Daniel Berlin'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 Seth Berlin licensed?

Seth Berlin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Seth Daniel Berlin admitted to the bar?

Seth Daniel Berlin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.

Where did Seth Daniel Berlin go to law school?

Seth Daniel Berlin attended HARVARD.

What company does Seth Daniel Berlin work for?

Seth Daniel Berlin is associated with Ballard Spahr LLP in Washington, DC.

Is Seth Daniel Berlin in good standing?

Yes, Seth Daniel Berlin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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