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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- Saratoga Springs, NY
- County
- Saratoga
- ZIP Code
- 12866
- Phone
- (518) 584-4994
Education
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
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 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.
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