New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Edgar G. Purcell

George Town alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1962
Admitted
64
Years in bar
1312370
NY reg #

The record in one line

Edgar G. Purcell's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1962 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

64 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
George Town

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1962
64 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Town
16.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1312370
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Edgar G. Purcell is registered as bar number 1312370 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 64 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GEORGE TOWN (6 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

George Town's active-bar rate

Of George Town's 6 alumni in the New York register, 16.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

George Town alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%16.7%
George Town alumni, active-bar rate

The 1962 admission class today

Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1962 class 66.2% 14.4% ▼ -78.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1962 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
1312370
Year Admitted
1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

GEORGE TOWN

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Edgar G. Purcell's current status, "Deceased", 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.

Before you rely on this record

Edgar G. Purcell's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edgar Purcell licensed?

Edgar Purcell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Edgar G. Purcell admitted to the bar?

Edgar G. Purcell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.

Where did Edgar G. Purcell go to law school?

Edgar G. Purcell attended GEORGE TOWN.

Is Edgar G. Purcell in good standing?

Edgar G. Purcell's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

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