New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz
Boston College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Newton, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2747806
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2747806 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Tanowitz Law Office PC, located in Newton, MA, ZIP 02459. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE (1,274 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
How Ellen compares to fellow Boston College alumni
Among the 793 Boston College graduates in the New York register, Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz is longer-tenured than 67% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Boston College alumni
Years since admission - 793 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 33% higher than 67% of 793 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 · May 2026
Boston College's active-bar rate
Of Boston College's 1,274 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Boston College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2747806
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Tanowitz Law Office PC
- City
- Newton, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02459
- Phone
- (617) 965-1130
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-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 Ellen Tanowitz licensed?
Ellen Tanowitz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz admitted to the bar?
Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz go to law school?
Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz attended BOSTON COLLEGE.
What company does Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz work for?
Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz is associated with Tanowitz Law Office PC in Newton, MA.
Is Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz in good standing?
Yes, Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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