New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Esther Barzel Katz

Hebrew University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
1972322
NY reg #

The record in one line

Esther Barzel Katz appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1985 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

41 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
Hebrew University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hebrew University
56% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1972322
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Esther Barzel Katz is registered as bar number 1972322 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HEBREW UNIVERSITY (48 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Hebrew University's active-bar rate

Of Hebrew University's 48 alumni in the New York register, 56% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Hebrew University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%56%
Hebrew University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1972322
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Esther Barzel Katz's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Esther Barzel Katz is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Esther Barzel Katz licensed?

Esther Barzel Katz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Esther Barzel Katz admitted to the bar?

Esther Barzel Katz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Esther Barzel Katz go to law school?

Esther Barzel Katz attended HEBREW UNIVERSITY.

Is Esther Barzel Katz in good standing?

Not currently, Esther Barzel Katz's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.