New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Susan Helen Bitensky

Univ Of Chicago Law Schl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in East Lansing, MI. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1159177
NY reg #

The record in one line

Susan Helen Bitensky has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

47 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Univ Of Chicago Law Schl

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of Chicago Law Schl
66.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1159177
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Susan Helen Bitensky has carried New York bar registration 1159177 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

Practice address is listed under Michigan State University College Of Law, located in East Lansing, MI, ZIP 48824. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF CHICAGO LAW SCHL (3 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 47 years, Susan Helen Bitensky 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

Susan Helen Bitensky's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

47 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

47 Top 8% higher than 92% 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

Univ Of Chicago Law Schl's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of Chicago Law Schl's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Univ Of Chicago Law Schl alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.7%
Univ Of Chicago Law Schl alumni, active-bar rate

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 66.2% 53% ▼ -19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1159177
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Michigan State University College Of Law
ZIP Code
48824
Phone
(517) 432-6898

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Susan Helen Bitensky'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

Susan Helen Bitensky'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 Susan Bitensky licensed?

Susan Bitensky is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Susan Helen Bitensky admitted to the bar?

Susan Helen Bitensky's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did Susan Helen Bitensky go to law school?

Susan Helen Bitensky attended UNIV OF CHICAGO LAW SCHL.

What company does Susan Helen Bitensky work for?

Susan Helen Bitensky is associated with Michigan State University College Of Law in East Lansing, MI.

Is Susan Helen Bitensky in good standing?

Yes, Susan Helen Bitensky holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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