New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stuart S. Opotowsky
Wayne State University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in West Palm Beach, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1180363
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stuart S. Opotowsky has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Wayne State University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stuart S. Opotowsky has carried New York bar registration 1180363 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in West Palm Beach, FL, ZIP 33401. Educational background: Wayne State University Law School (104 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Stuart S. Opotowsky 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 S. Opotowsky's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 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 Stuart compares to fellow Wayne State University Law School alumni
Among the 90 Wayne State University Law School graduates in the New York register, Stuart S. Opotowsky is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Wayne State University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 90 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 90 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Wayne State University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Wayne State University Law School's 104 alumni in the New York register, 80.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Wayne State University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1180363
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- West Palm Beach, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33401
- Phone
- (702) 249-0975
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stuart S. Opotowsky'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 Opotowsky licensed?
Stuart Opotowsky is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stuart S. Opotowsky admitted to the bar?
Stuart S. Opotowsky's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Stuart S. Opotowsky go to law school?
Stuart S. Opotowsky attended Wayne State University Law School.
Is Stuart S. Opotowsky in good standing?
Yes, Stuart S. Opotowsky holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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