New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Steven Howard Ornstein
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 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.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3969003
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Steven Howard Ornstein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3969003 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Steven Howard Ornstein, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 The Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Steven Howard Ornstein 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 Howard Ornstein's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 6,796 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Steven Howard Ornstein is longer-tenured than 53% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 6,796 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 47% higher than 53% of 6,796 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
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3969003
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 598-8000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Howard Ornstein'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 Ornstein licensed?
Steven Ornstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Howard Ornstein admitted to the bar?
Steven Howard Ornstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Steven Howard Ornstein go to law school?
Steven Howard Ornstein attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Steven Howard Ornstein work for?
Steven Howard Ornstein is associated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America in New York, NY.
Is Steven Howard Ornstein in good standing?
Yes, Steven Howard Ornstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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