New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Edward B. Pennfield

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Remsenburg, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
1600220
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 55 years on the register since a 1971 admission, Edward B. Pennfield ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 98% of the currently-active bar.

55 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1600220
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Edward B. Pennfield is registered as bar number 1600220 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Remsenburg, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11960. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Edward B. Pennfield sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Edward B. Pennfield's 55 years since admission in 1971. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

55 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Edward compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Edward B. Pennfield is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

55 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school

55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1971 admission class today

Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1971 class 66.2% 38.4% ▼ -42.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1600220
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11960
Phone
(631) 255-2502

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Edward B. Pennfield's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Edward B. Pennfield'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 Pennfield licensed?

Edward Pennfield is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Edward B. Pennfield admitted to the bar?

Edward B. Pennfield's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.

Where did Edward B. Pennfield go to law school?

Edward B. Pennfield attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

Is Edward B. Pennfield in good standing?

Yes, Edward B. Pennfield holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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