New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Harold John Spitzfaden
Seton Hall University, Ny University Llm Taxation alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Fairfield, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1896059
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Harold John Spitzfaden has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #22 of 122
- by tenure in Fairfield office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall University, Ny University Llm Taxation
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Harold John Spitzfaden has carried New York bar registration 1896059 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Fairfield, CT, ZIP 06824. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, NY UNIVERSITY LLM TAXATION.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Harold John Spitzfaden 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 John Spitzfaden's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Fairfield, CT office peers
Harold John Spitzfaden is toward the newer end of Fairfield, CT's NY register cohort: #22 of 122 by years since admission. See the Fairfield attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #22
- City cohort
- 122
- Local percentile
- 17th
- Admitted
- 1983
Nearest tenure peers in Fairfield
- Neil A. Abrams admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Vicki Durel Henry admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Blake Kimberly Titrud admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Patrick Joseph Barrett admitted 1982 · 44 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1896059
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Fairfield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06824
- Phone
- (917) 861-8523
Education
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, NY UNIVERSITY LLM TAXATION
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Harold John Spitzfaden'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
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 Spitzfaden licensed?
Harold Spitzfaden is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Harold John Spitzfaden admitted to the bar?
Harold John Spitzfaden's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Harold John Spitzfaden go to law school?
Harold John Spitzfaden attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, NY UNIVERSITY LLM TAXATION.
Is Harold John Spitzfaden in good standing?
Yes, Harold John Spitzfaden holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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