New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Eileen Joyce Potash

Benjamin N. Cordozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1720572
NY reg #

The record in one line

Eileen Joyce Potash carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Benjamin N. Cordozo

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Law school
Benjamin N. Cordozo
42.9% active rate
Registration
1720572
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Eileen Joyce Potash is registered as bar number 1720572 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CORDOZO (7 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

Benjamin N. Cordozo's active-bar rate

Of Benjamin N. Cordozo's 7 alumni in the New York register, 42.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%42.9%
Benjamin N. Cordozo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 67.2% 54.1% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
1720572
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Eileen Joyce Potash's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Eileen Joyce Potash with the closest admission year to 1981. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Eileen Joyce Potash carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Eileen Potash licensed?

Eileen Potash is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Eileen Joyce Potash admitted to the bar?

Eileen Joyce Potash's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Eileen Joyce Potash go to law school?

Eileen Joyce Potash attended BENJAMIN N. CORDOZO.

Is Eileen Joyce Potash in good standing?

No, Eileen Joyce Potash carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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