New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Walter Stephen Goldberg
New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1559442
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter Stephen Goldberg has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter Stephen Goldberg has carried New York bar registration 1559442 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
Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND (320 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Walter Stephen Goldberg 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
Walter Stephen Goldberg's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 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 Walter compares to fellow New England alumni
Among the 289 New England graduates in the New York register, Walter Stephen Goldberg is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. New England alumni
Years since admission - 289 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 15% higher than 85% of 289 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 · May 2026
New England's active-bar rate
Of New England's 320 alumni in the New York register, 64.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New England alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1559442
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Stephen Goldberg'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 Walter Goldberg licensed?
Walter Goldberg is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Stephen Goldberg admitted to the bar?
Walter Stephen Goldberg's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Walter Stephen Goldberg go to law school?
Walter Stephen Goldberg attended NEW ENGLAND.
Is Walter Stephen Goldberg in good standing?
Yes, Walter Stephen Goldberg holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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