New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
George E. Stella
Fordam University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Melville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1299924
- NY reg #
The record in one line
George E. Stella has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordam University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
George E. Stella has carried New York bar registration 1299924 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 George Stella,Esq., located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: Fordam University School of Law (80 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, George E. Stella 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 E. Stella's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Fordam University School Of Law alumni
Among the 51 Fordam University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, George E. Stella is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Fordam University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 51 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 · May 2026
Fordam University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordam University School Of Law's 80 alumni in the New York register, 82.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordam University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1299924
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- George Stella,Esq.
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (631) 923-2783
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
George E. Stella'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is George Stella licensed?
George Stella is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was George E. Stella admitted to the bar?
George E. Stella's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did George E. Stella go to law school?
George E. Stella attended Fordam University School of Law.
What company does George E. Stella work for?
George E. Stella is associated with George Stella,Esq. in Melville, NY.
Is George E. Stella in good standing?
Yes, George E. Stella holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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