New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Abbey Lea Handelsman
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1891027
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Abbey Lea Handelsman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1983 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Abbey Lea Handelsman is registered as bar number 1891027 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Abbey compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Abbey Lea Handelsman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1891027
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2025
Location & Contact
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Abbey Lea Handelsman's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Abbey Lea Handelsman is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Abbey Handelsman licensed?
Abbey Handelsman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Abbey Lea Handelsman admitted to the bar?
Abbey Lea Handelsman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Abbey Lea Handelsman go to law school?
Abbey Lea Handelsman attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
Is Abbey Lea Handelsman in good standing?
Not currently, Abbey Lea Handelsman's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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.