New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Eric J Howland

Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Greenville, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2001
Admitted
25
Years in bar
3948932
NY reg #

The record in one line

Eric J Howland carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2001 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

25 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Vermont Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Law school
Vermont Law School
74.3% active rate
Registration
3948932
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Eric J Howland is registered as bar number 3948932 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Public Defender, located in Greenville, NC, ZIP 27835. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VERMONT LAW SCHOOL (1,004 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 Eric compares to fellow Vermont Law School alumni

Among the 142 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, Eric J Howland is longer-tenured than 45%.

25 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni

Years since admission - 142 NY-registered alumni of this school

25 Top 55% higher than 45% of 142 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Vermont Law School's active-bar rate

Of Vermont Law School's 1,004 alumni in the New York register, 74.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%74.3%
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2001 admission class today

Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 67.2% 82.5% ▲ +22.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
3948932
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Public Defender
ZIP Code
27835
Phone
(252) 695-7300

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Eric J Howland's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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.

Same firm affiliation: Public Defender

Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).

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Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Eric J Howland with the closest admission year to 2001. 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Eric J Howland 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 Eric Howland licensed?

Eric Howland is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Eric J Howland admitted to the bar?

Eric J Howland's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.

Where did Eric J Howland go to law school?

Eric J Howland attended VERMONT LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Eric J Howland work for?

Eric J Howland is associated with Public Defender in Greenville, NC.

Is Eric J Howland in good standing?

No, Eric J Howland carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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.