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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Pace Law School
82.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5392717
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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 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

This attorney 0 30 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

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

0%100%New York avg66%82.6%
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.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

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
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12207
Phone
(518) 486-3501

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
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 Cotler'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 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.