New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
W Drew Kastner
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. 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
- 1651066
- NY reg #
The record in one line
W Drew Kastner 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
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
W Drew Kastner has carried New York bar registration 1651066 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 Offit Kurman, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19103. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, W Drew Kastner 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
W Drew Kastner'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How W compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, W Drew Kastner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,756 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1651066
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Offit Kurman
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19103
- Phone
- (267) 338-1371
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
W Drew Kastner'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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W Drew Kastner'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 W Kastner licensed?
W Kastner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was W Drew Kastner admitted to the bar?
W Drew Kastner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did W Drew Kastner go to law school?
W Drew Kastner attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
What company does W Drew Kastner work for?
W Drew Kastner is associated with Offit Kurman in Philadelphia, PA.
Is W Drew Kastner in good standing?
Yes, W Drew Kastner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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