New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Harold Lee Kestenbaum
University Of Richmond 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
- 1165554
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Harold Lee Kestenbaum 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
- University Of Richmond School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Harold Lee Kestenbaum has carried New York bar registration 1165554 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 Harold L Kestenbaum, PC, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: University of Richmond School of Law (145 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Harold Lee Kestenbaum 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
Harold Lee Kestenbaum'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 Harold compares to fellow University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Among the 127 University Of Richmond School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Harold Lee Kestenbaum is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. University Of Richmond School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 127 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 127 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Richmond School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Richmond School Of Law's 145 alumni in the New York register, 80.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Richmond 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
- 1165554
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Harold L Kestenbaum, PC
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 567-1180
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Harold Lee Kestenbaum'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 Harold Kestenbaum licensed?
Harold Kestenbaum is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Harold Lee Kestenbaum admitted to the bar?
Harold Lee Kestenbaum's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Harold Lee Kestenbaum go to law school?
Harold Lee Kestenbaum attended University of Richmond School of Law.
What company does Harold Lee Kestenbaum work for?
Harold Lee Kestenbaum is associated with Harold L Kestenbaum, PC in Melville, NY.
Is Harold Lee Kestenbaum in good standing?
Yes, Harold Lee Kestenbaum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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