New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Walter Ottesen
Brooklyn Law School & Law Clerkship At Kenyon & Ke alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in North Potomac, MD. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 3947793
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter Ottesen has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School & Law Clerkship At Kenyon & Ke
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter Ottesen has carried New York bar registration 3947793 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Walter Ottesen A Professional Association, located in North Potomac, MD, ZIP 20878. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL & LAW CLERKSHIP AT KENYON & KE.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Walter Ottesen 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 Ottesen's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3947793
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Walter Ottesen A Professional Association
- City
- North Potomac, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20878
- Phone
- (301) 869-8950
Education
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL & LAW CLERKSHIP AT KENYON & KE
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Ottesen'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 Ottesen licensed?
Walter Ottesen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Ottesen admitted to the bar?
Walter Ottesen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Walter Ottesen go to law school?
Walter Ottesen attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL & LAW CLERKSHIP AT KENYON & KE.
What company does Walter Ottesen work for?
Walter Ottesen is associated with Walter Ottesen A Professional Association in North Potomac, MD.
Is Walter Ottesen in good standing?
Yes, Walter Ottesen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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