New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Edward Elliot Downey
Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Millerton, 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
- 1512912
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward Elliot Downey has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward Elliot Downey has carried New York bar registration 1512912 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Downey Haab & Murphy PLLC, located in Millerton, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12546. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law (357 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Edward Elliot Downey 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
Edward Elliot Downey's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Edward compares to fellow Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School Of Law alumni
Among the 327 Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Edward Elliot Downey is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 327 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 327 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
Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School Of Law's 357 alumni in the New York register, 81.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School Of Law 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
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1512912
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Downey Haab & Murphy PLLC
- City
- Millerton, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12546
- Phone
- (518) 789-4442
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward Elliot Downey'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
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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Edward Elliot Downey'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 Edward Downey licensed?
Edward Downey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward Elliot Downey admitted to the bar?
Edward Elliot Downey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Edward Elliot Downey go to law school?
Edward Elliot Downey attended Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law.
What company does Edward Elliot Downey work for?
Edward Elliot Downey is associated with Downey Haab & Murphy PLLC in Millerton, NY.
Is Edward Elliot Downey in good standing?
Yes, Edward Elliot Downey holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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