New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Benjamin Franklin Needell
St John alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967, registered office in South Londonderry, VT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1462050
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Benjamin Franklin Needell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1967 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 59 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- St John
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Benjamin Franklin Needell is registered as bar number 1462050 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in South Londonderry, VT, ZIP 05155. Educational background: ST JOHN (34 registered alumni).
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.
St John's active-bar rate
Of St John's 34 alumni in the New York register, 20.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St John alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% 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
- 1462050
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- ZIP Code
- 05155
- Phone
- (917) 825-7059
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Franklin Needell'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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Benjamin Franklin Needell 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 Benjamin Needell licensed?
Benjamin Needell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Franklin Needell admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Franklin Needell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Benjamin Franklin Needell go to law school?
Benjamin Franklin Needell attended ST JOHN.
Is Benjamin Franklin Needell in good standing?
Not currently, Benjamin Franklin Needell'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.
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