New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Stuart Morton Cohen

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in White Plains, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1970
Admitted
56
Years in bar
1235035
NY reg #

The record in one line

Stuart Morton Cohen has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.

56 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1970
56 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1235035
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Stuart Morton Cohen has carried New York bar registration 1235035 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Ferguson Cohen LLP, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 56 years, Stuart Morton Cohen 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

Stuart Morton Cohen's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

56 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Stuart compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Stuart Morton Cohen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

56 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1970 admission class today

Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1970 class 66.2% 36.5% ▼ -44.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1970 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1235035
Year Admitted
1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Ferguson Cohen LLP
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10601
Phone
(203) 983-3925

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stuart Morton Cohen'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Stuart Morton Cohen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stuart Cohen licensed?

Stuart Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stuart Morton Cohen admitted to the bar?

Stuart Morton Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.

Where did Stuart Morton Cohen go to law school?

Stuart Morton Cohen attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Stuart Morton Cohen work for?

Stuart Morton Cohen is associated with Ferguson Cohen LLP in White Plains, NY.

Is Stuart Morton Cohen in good standing?

Yes, Stuart Morton Cohen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.