New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Seth Cotler
Pace Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Albany, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5392717
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Seth Cotler has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5392717 on the New York register belongs to Seth Cotler, currently in active 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 New York State Comptroller'S Office, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Pace Law School (3,771 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Seth Cotler is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Seth Cotler sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Seth compares to fellow Pace Law School alumni
Among the 2,936 Pace Law School graduates in the New York register, Seth Cotler is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Pace Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,936 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,936 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 · May 2026
Pace Law School's active-bar rate
Of Pace Law School's 3,771 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pace Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5392717
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Comptroller'S Office
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12207
- Phone
- (518) 486-3501
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Seth Cotler'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 Seth Cotler licensed?
Seth Cotler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Seth Cotler admitted to the bar?
Seth Cotler has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Seth Cotler go to law school?
Seth Cotler attended Pace Law School.
What company does Seth Cotler work for?
Seth Cotler is associated with New York State Comptroller'S Office in Albany, NY.
Is Seth Cotler in good standing?
Yes, Seth Cotler 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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