New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Geoffrey Eliot Chanin
Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Goshen, 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
- 1684489
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Geoffrey Eliot Chanin 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"
- #13 of 250
- by tenure in Goshen office peers
- Law school
- Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Geoffrey Eliot Chanin has carried New York bar registration 1684489 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Geoffrey E Chanin Esq, located in Goshen, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10924. Educational background: CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW (658 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Geoffrey Eliot Chanin 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
Geoffrey Eliot Chanin'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 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Goshen, NY office peers
Most of the 250 NY-registered attorneys in Goshen, NY outrank Geoffrey Eliot Chanin on tenure; this record sits at the 5th local percentile (rank #13). See the Goshen attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #13
- City cohort
- 250
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Goshen
- Robert J. Dickover admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Robert Frederick Green admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Alan Lloyd Joseph admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- David Anthony Lindine admitted 1980 · 46 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.
How Geoffrey compares to fellow Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 522 Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Geoffrey Eliot Chanin is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 522 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 522 fellow alumni
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
Cardozo School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Cardozo School Of Law's 658 alumni in the New York register, 67.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cardozo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1684489
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Geoffrey E Chanin Esq
- City
- Goshen, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 10924
- Phone
- (845) 551-9255
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Geoffrey Eliot Chanin'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.
Near-tenure Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1980 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from Goshen, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Geoffrey Chanin licensed?
Geoffrey Chanin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Geoffrey Eliot Chanin admitted to the bar?
Geoffrey Eliot Chanin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Geoffrey Eliot Chanin go to law school?
Geoffrey Eliot Chanin attended CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Geoffrey Eliot Chanin work for?
Geoffrey Eliot Chanin is associated with Geoffrey E Chanin Esq in Goshen, NY.
Is Geoffrey Eliot Chanin in good standing?
Yes, Geoffrey Eliot Chanin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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