New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Steven Edward Obus
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 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.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1110055
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven Edward Obus has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven Edward Obus has carried New York bar registration 1110055 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 Proskauer Rose LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Steven Edward Obus 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 Edward Obus's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Steven Edward Obus is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1110055
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Proskauer Rose LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 969-3000
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Edward Obus'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 Obus licensed?
Steven Obus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Edward Obus admitted to the bar?
Steven Edward Obus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Steven Edward Obus go to law school?
Steven Edward Obus attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Steven Edward Obus work for?
Steven Edward Obus is associated with Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY.
Is Steven Edward Obus in good standing?
Yes, Steven Edward Obus holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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