New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Gale P. Elston
Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law, Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1939032
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Gale P. Elston has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #8015 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law, Cardozo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Gale P. Elston has carried New York bar registration 1939032 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 Gale P. Elston PC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10025. Educational background: Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, Cardozo.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Gale P. Elston 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
Gale P. Elston's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Gale P. Elston is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #8,015 of 93,608 (9th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #8,015
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Clifford B. Aaron admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Stewart David Aaron admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Susan Jane Abraham admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Clark S. Abrams admitted 1984 · 42 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1939032
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gale P. Elston PC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10025
- Phone
- (646) 584-3987
Education
Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, Cardozo
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gale P. Elston's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1984), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gale Elston licensed?
Gale Elston is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gale P. Elston admitted to the bar?
Gale P. Elston's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Gale P. Elston go to law school?
Gale P. Elston attended Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, Cardozo.
What company does Gale P. Elston work for?
Gale P. Elston is associated with Gale P. Elston PC in New York, NY.
Is Gale P. Elston in good standing?
Yes, Gale P. Elston holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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