New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Benjamin Handel

Brooklyn Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1929. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1929
Admitted
97
Years in bar
2022481
NY reg #
Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1929
97 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Brooklyn Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2022481
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Benjamin Handel is registered as bar number 2022481 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1929, representing roughly 97 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is published in the public registration record for this attorney. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW — which has 1,089 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Deceased" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
2022481
Year Admitted
1929 (97 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Education

BROOKLYN LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Benjamin Handel's current status is "Deceased".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324 33.8% Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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 Benjamin Handel licensed?

Benjamin Handel is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Deceased".

When was Benjamin Handel admitted to the bar?

Benjamin Handel was admitted to the bar in 1929.

Where did Benjamin Handel go to law school?

Benjamin Handel attended BROOKLYN LAW.

Is Benjamin Handel in good standing?

Benjamin Handel has a bar status of "Deceased". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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