New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Takefumi Sato
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4130340
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Takefumi Sato carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2003 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 23 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Takefumi Sato is registered as bar number 4130340 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nishimura & Asahi, located in Tokyo 100-8124. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,238 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Takefumi compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,229 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Takefumi Sato is longer-tenured than 12%.
23 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4130340
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nishimura & Asahi
- City
- Tokyo 100-8124
- Phone
- +81-3-5562-8583
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Takefumi Sato's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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.
Same firm affiliation: Nishimura & Asahi
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Columbia University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2003 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Tokyo 100-8124, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchBefore you rely on this record
Takefumi Sato carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Takefumi Sato licensed?
Takefumi Sato is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Takefumi Sato admitted to the bar?
Takefumi Sato was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Takefumi Sato go to law school?
Takefumi Sato attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Takefumi Sato work for?
Takefumi Sato is associated with Nishimura & Asahi in Tokyo 100-8124.
Is Takefumi Sato in good standing?
No, Takefumi Sato carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.