New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites
University Of Lima, Peru-Law Degree/ Iu School Of alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Bethesda, MD. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4868261
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #255 of 338
- by tenure in Bethesda office peers
- Law school
- University Of Lima, Peru-Law Degree/ Iu School Of
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites carries New York bar registration 4868261, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cotera Law LLC, located in Bethesda, MD, ZIP 20816. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF LIMA, PERU-LAW DEGREE/ IU SCHOOL OF.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
Tenure among Bethesda, MD office peers
Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites is among the longer-standing NY-bar records in Bethesda, MD: #255 of 338 by years since admission (75th percentile locally). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Bethesda attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #255
- City cohort
- 338
- Local percentile
- 75th
- Admitted
- 2010
Nearest tenure peers in Bethesda
- Rosemary Abahi Ameh admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Dennis Daniel Barrett admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Scott Steven Bernstein admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Edwin Rafael Cortes admitted 2010 · 16 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4868261
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cotera Law LLC
- City
- Bethesda, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20816
- Phone
- (512) 401-8564
Education
UNIVERSITY OF LIMA, PERU-LAW DEGREE/ IU SCHOOL OF
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites'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 Susana Cotera Benites licensed?
Susana Cotera Benites is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites admitted to the bar?
Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites go to law school?
Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites attended UNIVERSITY OF LIMA, PERU-LAW DEGREE/ IU SCHOOL OF.
What company does Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites work for?
Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites is associated with Cotera Law LLC in Bethesda, MD.
Is Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites in good standing?
Yes, Susana Mellisa Alicia Cotera Benites holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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