New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

George M. Garfunkel

Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1964. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1964
Admitted
62
Years in bar
1372705
NY reg #

The record in one line

George M. Garfunkel has spent 62 years on the register since admission in 1964, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

62 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1964
62 years
Law school
Columbia University
53.6% active rate
Registration
1372705
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

George M. Garfunkel has carried New York bar registration 1372705 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

Even after 62 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,238 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 62 years, George M. Garfunkel 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

George M. Garfunkel's 62 years since a 1964 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

62 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How George compares to fellow Columbia University alumni

Among the 1,229 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, George M. Garfunkel is longer-tenured than 99%.

62 years vs. Columbia University alumni

Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school

62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Columbia University's active-bar rate

Of Columbia University's 3,238 alumni in the New York register, 53.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Columbia University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%53.6%
Columbia University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1964 admission class today

Of the 1,418 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1964, 18.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1964 class 67.2% 18.9% ▼ -71.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1964 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1372705
Year Admitted
1964 (62 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

George M. Garfunkel'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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

George M. Garfunkel'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 George Garfunkel licensed?

George Garfunkel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was George M. Garfunkel admitted to the bar?

George M. Garfunkel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1964.

Where did George M. Garfunkel go to law school?

George M. Garfunkel attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

Is George M. Garfunkel in good standing?

Yes, George M. Garfunkel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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