New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Charles David Finkelstein

New England School Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Weston, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1977
Admitted
49
Years in bar
1480409
NY reg #

The record in one line

Charles David Finkelstein has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

49 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New England School Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New England School Law
66.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1480409
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Charles David Finkelstein has carried New York bar registration 1480409 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

Practice address is listed under Charles D Finkelstein Attorney At Law, located in Weston, CT, ZIP 06883. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL LAW (6 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 49 years, Charles David Finkelstein 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

Charles David Finkelstein's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

49 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 School Law's active-bar rate

Of New England School Law's 6 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

New England School Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.7%
New England School Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1977 admission class today

Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 66.2% 51.3% ▼ -22.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1480409
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Charles D Finkelstein Attorney At Law
ZIP Code
06883
Phone
(203) 222-0718

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Charles David Finkelstein'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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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Before you rely on this record

Charles David Finkelstein's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Charles Finkelstein licensed?

Charles Finkelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Charles David Finkelstein admitted to the bar?

Charles David Finkelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Charles David Finkelstein go to law school?

Charles David Finkelstein attended NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL LAW.

What company does Charles David Finkelstein work for?

Charles David Finkelstein is associated with Charles D Finkelstein Attorney At Law in Weston, CT.

Is Charles David Finkelstein in good standing?

Yes, Charles David Finkelstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.