New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Edward O. Spain
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1966, registered office in Troy, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1966
- Admitted
- 60
- Years in bar
- 1339696
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward O. Spain has spent 60 years on the register since admission in 1966, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 60 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #1 of 188
- by tenure in Troy office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward O. Spain has carried New York bar registration 1339696 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Spain Law Firm, located in Troy, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12180. Educational background: Albany Law School (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 60 years, Edward O. Spain 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 O. Spain's 60 years since a 1966 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
60 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Troy, NY office peers
Edward O. Spain is toward the newer end of Troy, NY's NY register cohort: #1 of 188 by years since admission. See the Troy attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 188
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 1966
Nearest tenure peers in Troy
- Terence Edward Shanley admitted 1968 · 58 yr
- Charles Francis Carletta admitted 1969 · 57 yr
- Peter R. Kehoe admitted 1971 · 55 yr
- Thomas V. Kenney Jr. admitted 1971 · 55 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Edward compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,866 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Edward O. Spain is longer-tenured than 99%.
60 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,866 NY-registered alumni of this school
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,866 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 · August 2026
The 1966 admission class today
Of the 1,587 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1966, 23.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1339696
- Year Admitted
- 1966 (60 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Spain Law Firm
- City
- Troy, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12180
- Phone
- (518) 270-1222
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward O. Spain's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Spain licensed?
Edward Spain is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward O. Spain admitted to the bar?
Edward O. Spain's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1966.
Where did Edward O. Spain go to law school?
Edward O. Spain attended Albany Law School.
What company does Edward O. Spain work for?
Edward O. Spain is associated with The Spain Law Firm in Troy, NY.
Is Edward O. Spain in good standing?
Yes, Edward O. Spain holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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