New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Edward Howard Townsend
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Rochester, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4882882
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward Howard Townsend has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University College Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward Howard Townsend is registered as bar number 4882882 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14604. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Edward Howard Townsend 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
Edward Howard Townsend was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 4 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4882882
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14604
- Phone
- (585) 329-4961
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Edward Howard Townsend's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Townsend licensed?
Edward Townsend is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward Howard Townsend admitted to the bar?
Edward Howard Townsend was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Edward Howard Townsend go to law school?
Edward Howard Townsend attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW.
What company does Edward Howard Townsend work for?
Edward Howard Townsend is associated with Harter Secrest & Emery LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is Edward Howard Townsend in good standing?
Yes, Edward Howard Townsend holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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