New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Harvey Preston Soss
Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1698570
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Harvey Preston Soss has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Harvey Preston Soss has carried New York bar registration 1698570 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 Harvey Preston Soss, Esq., located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11217. Educational background: BUFFALO (151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Harvey Preston Soss 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
Harvey Preston Soss's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Harvey compares to fellow Buffalo alumni
Among the 103 Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Harvey Preston Soss is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 103 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 15% higher than 85% of 103 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
Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Buffalo's 151 alumni in the New York register, 55.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1698570
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Harvey Preston Soss, Esq.
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11217
- Phone
- (917) 620-1787
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Harvey Preston Soss'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 Harvey Soss licensed?
Harvey Soss is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Harvey Preston Soss admitted to the bar?
Harvey Preston Soss's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Harvey Preston Soss go to law school?
Harvey Preston Soss attended BUFFALO.
What company does Harvey Preston Soss work for?
Harvey Preston Soss is associated with Harvey Preston Soss, Esq. in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Harvey Preston Soss in good standing?
Yes, Harvey Preston Soss holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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