New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Steven Gary Adams
University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1811207
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven Gary Adams has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven Gary Adams has carried New York bar registration 1811207 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Steven Gary Adams has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Steven Gary Adams's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Steven compares to fellow University Of Michigan alumni
Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Steven Gary Adams is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,206 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
University Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1811207
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 612-4984
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Gary Adams'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 Steven Adams licensed?
Steven Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Gary Adams admitted to the bar?
Steven Gary Adams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Steven Gary Adams go to law school?
Steven Gary Adams attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
What company does Steven Gary Adams work for?
Steven Gary Adams is associated with Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP in New York, NY.
Is Steven Gary Adams in good standing?
Yes, Steven Gary Adams 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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