New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Eric Alan Penkava
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Maspeth, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1680263
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Eric Alan Penkava has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Eric Alan Penkava has carried New York bar registration 1680263 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Masone, White, Penkava & Cristofari, located in Maspeth, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11378. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Eric Alan Penkava has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Eric Alan Penkava's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Eric compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Eric Alan Penkava is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,183 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1680263
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Masone, White, Penkava & Cristofari
- City
- Maspeth, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11378
- Phone
- (718) 639-1100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eric Alan Penkava'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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Eric Alan Penkava's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eric Penkava licensed?
Eric Penkava is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eric Alan Penkava admitted to the bar?
Eric Alan Penkava's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Eric Alan Penkava go to law school?
Eric Alan Penkava attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Eric Alan Penkava work for?
Eric Alan Penkava is associated with Masone, White, Penkava & Cristofari in Maspeth, NY.
Is Eric Alan Penkava in good standing?
Yes, Eric Alan Penkava holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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