New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Steven D. Klein
Rutgers University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 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.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2089308
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Steven D. Klein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2089308 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Steven D. Klein, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (438 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Steven D. Klein 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 Steven D. Klein's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Steven compares to fellow Rutgers University alumni
Among the 236 Rutgers University graduates in the New York register, Steven D. Klein is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Rutgers University alumni
Years since admission - 236 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 29% higher than 71% of 236 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
Rutgers University's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers University's 438 alumni in the New York register, 53.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2089308
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (212) 351-2602
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven D. Klein'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 Klein licensed?
Steven Klein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven D. Klein admitted to the bar?
Steven D. Klein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Steven D. Klein go to law school?
Steven D. Klein attended RUTGERS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Steven D. Klein work for?
Steven D. Klein is associated with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in New York, NY.
Is Steven D. Klein in good standing?
Yes, Steven D. Klein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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