New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Susan Benbasset Alt
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1958
- Admitted
- 68
- Years in bar
- 1264084
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Susan Benbasset Alt appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1958 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 68 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Susan Benbasset Alt is registered as bar number 1264084 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 68 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,238 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Susan compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,229 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Susan Benbasset Alt is longer-tenured than 99%.
68 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 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 · August 2026
Columbia University's active-bar rate
Of Columbia University's 3,238 alumni in the New York register, 53.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Columbia University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1958 admission class today
Of the 1,510 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1958, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1264084
- Year Admitted
- 1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Susan Benbasset Alt's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Columbia University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1958 .
Same admission year (1958), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1958 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Susan Benbasset Alt is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Susan Alt licensed?
Susan Alt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Susan Benbasset Alt admitted to the bar?
Susan Benbasset Alt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.
Where did Susan Benbasset Alt go to law school?
Susan Benbasset Alt attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
Is Susan Benbasset Alt in good standing?
Not currently, Susan Benbasset Alt's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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