New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
George Joseph Novak
John Marshall Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Rochester, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1748599
- NY reg #
The record in one line
George Joseph Novak has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- John Marshall Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
George Joseph Novak has carried New York bar registration 1748599 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 Novak & Novak, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14607. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL (103 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, George Joseph Novak 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 Joseph Novak's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How George compares to fellow John Marshall Law School alumni
Among the 83 John Marshall Law School graduates in the New York register, George Joseph Novak is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. John Marshall Law School alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 83 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
John Marshall Law School's active-bar rate
Of John Marshall Law School's 103 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
John Marshall Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1748599
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Novak & Novak
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14607
- Phone
- (585) 442-7084
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
George Joseph Novak'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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George Joseph Novak'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 Novak licensed?
George Novak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was George Joseph Novak admitted to the bar?
George Joseph Novak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did George Joseph Novak go to law school?
George Joseph Novak attended JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL.
What company does George Joseph Novak work for?
George Joseph Novak is associated with Novak & Novak in Rochester, NY.
Is George Joseph Novak in good standing?
Yes, George Joseph Novak holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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