New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Shelby K. Rootenberg
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2891638
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Shelby K. Rootenberg carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1998 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Shelby K. Rootenberg is registered as bar number 2891638 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Shelby compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Shelby K. Rootenberg is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 62% higher than 38% of 2,708 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
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2891638
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (917) 960-2443
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shelby K. Rootenberg's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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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Shelby K. Rootenberg carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shelby Rootenberg licensed?
Shelby Rootenberg is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shelby K. Rootenberg admitted to the bar?
Shelby K. Rootenberg's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Shelby K. Rootenberg go to law school?
Shelby K. Rootenberg attended FORDHAM.
What company does Shelby K. Rootenberg work for?
Shelby K. Rootenberg is associated with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance in New York, NY.
Is Shelby K. Rootenberg in good standing?
No, Shelby K. Rootenberg carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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