New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Edward Lester Schwartz
Harvard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1935. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1935
- Admitted
- 91
- Years in bar
- 1612571
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward Lester Schwartz appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Deceased", on record since 1935. This reflects registration only, confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 91 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Harvard University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward Lester Schwartz is registered as bar number 1612571 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1935, representing roughly 91 years since admission, a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered, this attorney's "Deceased" status places them outside the active cohort. Registration confirms bar standing only, see our due-diligence checklist before engaging any attorney.
How Edward compares to fellow Harvard University alumni
Among the 97 Harvard University graduates in the New York register, Edward Lester Schwartz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
91 years vs. Harvard University alumni
Years since admission - 97 NY-registered alumni of this school
91 Top 1% higher than 99% of 97 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1612571
- Year Admitted
- 1935 (91 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Edward Lester Schwartz's current status is "Deceased".
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 Lester Schwartz is currently listed as "Deceased" - treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edward Schwartz licensed?
Edward Schwartz is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Deceased".
When was Edward Lester Schwartz admitted to the bar?
Edward Lester Schwartz was admitted to the bar in 1935.
Where did Edward Lester Schwartz go to law school?
Edward Lester Schwartz attended HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
Is Edward Lester Schwartz in good standing?
Edward Lester Schwartz has a bar status of "Deceased". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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