New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Ernest F. Chapman
Temple University Beasley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Gainesville, VA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1668821
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ernest F. Chapman has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Temple University Beasley School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ernest F. Chapman has carried New York bar registration 1668821 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ernest F. Chapman, located in Gainesville, VA, ZIP 20155. Educational background: Temple University Beasley School of Law (756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Ernest F. Chapman 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
Ernest F. Chapman's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Ernest compares to fellow Temple University Beasley School Of Law alumni
Among the 589 Temple University Beasley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Ernest F. Chapman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Temple University Beasley School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 589 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 589 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Temple University Beasley School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Temple University Beasley School Of Law's 756 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Temple University Beasley School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1668821
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ernest F. Chapman
- City
- Gainesville, VA
- ZIP Code
- 20155
- Phone
- (703) 743-5742
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ernest F. Chapman'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 Ernest Chapman licensed?
Ernest Chapman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ernest F. Chapman admitted to the bar?
Ernest F. Chapman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Ernest F. Chapman go to law school?
Ernest F. Chapman attended Temple University Beasley School of Law.
What company does Ernest F. Chapman work for?
Ernest F. Chapman is associated with Ernest F. Chapman in Gainesville, VA.
Is Ernest F. Chapman in good standing?
Yes, Ernest F. Chapman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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