New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Edward Joseph Joyce
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Boston, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1350529
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward Joseph Joyce has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward Joseph Joyce has carried New York bar registration 1350529 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ropes & Gray, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02199. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (4,405 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Edward Joseph Joyce 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 Joyce's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 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 University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,985 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Edward Joseph Joyce is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,985 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,985 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1350529
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02199
- Phone
- (617) 951-7000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward Joseph Joyce'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 Joyce licensed?
Edward Joyce is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward Joseph Joyce admitted to the bar?
Edward Joseph Joyce's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Edward Joseph Joyce go to law school?
Edward Joseph Joyce attended University of Virginia School of Law.
What company does Edward Joseph Joyce work for?
Edward Joseph Joyce is associated with Ropes & Gray in Boston, MA.
Is Edward Joseph Joyce in good standing?
Yes, Edward Joseph Joyce 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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