New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Harold Murray Seidel

Columbia Univ Law Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1956. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1956
Admitted
70
Years in bar
1234970
NY reg #

The record in one line

Harold Murray Seidel appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1956 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

70 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Columbia Univ Law Sch

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1956
70 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia Univ Law Sch
25% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1234970
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Harold Murray Seidel is registered as bar number 1234970 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 70 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV LAW SCH (4 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Columbia Univ Law Sch's active-bar rate

Of Columbia Univ Law Sch's 4 alumni in the New York register, 25% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Columbia Univ Law Sch alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%25%
Columbia Univ Law Sch alumni, active-bar rate

The 1956 admission class today

Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1956 class 66.2% 4.6% ▼ -93.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1956 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1234970
Year Admitted
1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Harold Murray Seidel's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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

Harold Murray Seidel is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Harold Seidel licensed?

Harold Seidel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Harold Murray Seidel admitted to the bar?

Harold Murray Seidel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.

Where did Harold Murray Seidel go to law school?

Harold Murray Seidel attended COLUMBIA UNIV LAW SCH.

Is Harold Murray Seidel in good standing?

Not currently, Harold Murray Seidel's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.