New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Emanuel Alexander Towns
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1644434
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Emanuel Alexander Towns carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Emanuel Alexander Towns is registered as bar number 1644434 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Emanuel A Towns, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11221. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" 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.
How Emanuel compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 4,859 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Emanuel Alexander Towns is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,859 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,859 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1644434
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Emanuel A Towns
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11221
- Phone
- (201) 674-8475
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Emanuel Alexander Towns's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Emanuel Alexander Towns carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Emanuel Towns licensed?
Emanuel Towns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Emanuel Alexander Towns admitted to the bar?
Emanuel Alexander Towns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Emanuel Alexander Towns go to law school?
Emanuel Alexander Towns attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Emanuel Alexander Towns work for?
Emanuel Alexander Towns is associated with Emanuel A Towns in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Emanuel Alexander Towns in good standing?
No, Emanuel Alexander Towns carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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