New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Edward Joseph Higgins
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 1280643
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward Joseph Higgins 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 York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward Joseph Higgins has carried New York bar registration 1280643 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10021. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Edward Joseph Higgins 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 Joseph Higgins'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Edward compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Edward Joseph Higgins is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1280643
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10021
- Phone
- (917) 566-8526
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward Joseph Higgins'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edward Higgins licensed?
Edward Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward Joseph Higgins admitted to the bar?
Edward Joseph Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Edward Joseph Higgins go to law school?
Edward Joseph Higgins attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
Is Edward Joseph Higgins in good standing?
Yes, Edward Joseph Higgins 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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