New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stuart Bennett Kotler
Benjamin Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 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.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1866755
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stuart Bennett Kotler has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stuart Bennett Kotler has carried New York bar registration 1866755 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 Citrin Cooperman LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO (380 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Stuart Bennett Kotler 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 Bennett Kotler's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 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 Stuart compares to fellow Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Among the 267 Benjamin Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Stuart Bennett Kotler is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 267 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 17% higher than 83% of 267 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Benjamin Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin Cardozo's 380 alumni in the New York register, 59.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1866755
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Citrin Cooperman LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (516) 456-1168
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stuart Bennett Kotler'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 Stuart Kotler licensed?
Stuart Kotler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stuart Bennett Kotler admitted to the bar?
Stuart Bennett Kotler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Stuart Bennett Kotler go to law school?
Stuart Bennett Kotler attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO.
What company does Stuart Bennett Kotler work for?
Stuart Bennett Kotler is associated with Citrin Cooperman LLC in New York, NY.
Is Stuart Bennett Kotler in good standing?
Yes, Stuart Bennett Kotler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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