New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Dean Joseph Higgins

University Of Toronto alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Saratoga Springs, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1168962
NY reg #

The record in one line

Dean Joseph Higgins appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1974 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

52 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
University Of Toronto

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Toronto
76.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1168962
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Dean Joseph Higgins is registered as bar number 1168962 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Dean J. Higgns, located in Saratoga Springs, NY (Saratoga County), ZIP 12866. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (523 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.

How Dean compares to fellow University Of Toronto alumni

Among the 350 University Of Toronto graduates in the New York register, Dean Joseph Higgins is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

52 years vs. University Of Toronto alumni

Years since admission - 350 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 350 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Toronto's active-bar rate

Of University Of Toronto's 523 alumni in the New York register, 76.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Toronto alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%76.3%
University Of Toronto alumni, active-bar rate

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1168962
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Law Office Of Dean J. Higgns
County
Saratoga
ZIP Code
12866
Phone
(518) 584-4994

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Dean Joseph Higgins'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
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%
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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

Dean Joseph Higgins 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 Dean Higgins licensed?

Dean Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Dean Joseph Higgins admitted to the bar?

Dean Joseph Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Dean Joseph Higgins go to law school?

Dean Joseph Higgins attended UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO.

What company does Dean Joseph Higgins work for?

Dean Joseph Higgins is associated with Law Office Of Dean J. Higgns in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Is Dean Joseph Higgins in good standing?

Not currently, Dean Joseph Higgins'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.