New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Theodore Jonathan Metzger
Columbia University School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 1036888
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Theodore Jonathan Metzger 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"
- #4431 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Theodore Jonathan Metzger has carried New York bar registration 1036888 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 Rosenberg & Estis, P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (6 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Theodore Jonathan Metzger 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
Theodore Jonathan Metzger'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 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Theodore Jonathan Metzger is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #4,431 of 93,608 (5th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4,431
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1979
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Barry R. Abbott admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Richard Mark Aborn admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Carol Rose Abramson admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Jeffrey George Abrandt admitted 1979 · 47 yr
How local rank is computed
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. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1036888
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 551-2046
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Theodore Jonathan Metzger's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Theodore Metzger licensed?
Theodore Metzger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Theodore Jonathan Metzger admitted to the bar?
Theodore Jonathan Metzger's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Theodore Jonathan Metzger go to law school?
Theodore Jonathan Metzger attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL.
What company does Theodore Jonathan Metzger work for?
Theodore Jonathan Metzger is associated with Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in New York, NY.
Is Theodore Jonathan Metzger in good standing?
Yes, Theodore Jonathan Metzger holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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