New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Howard Bryan Adler
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2146280
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Howard Bryan Adler ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2146280 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Howard Bryan Adler, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Clifford Chance LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Howard Bryan Adler still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Howard Bryan Adler's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Howard compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Howard Bryan Adler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2146280
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford Chance LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 878-3496
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Bryan Adler'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 Howard Adler licensed?
Howard Adler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Bryan Adler admitted to the bar?
Howard Bryan Adler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Howard Bryan Adler go to law school?
Howard Bryan Adler attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Howard Bryan Adler work for?
Howard Bryan Adler is associated with Clifford Chance LLP in New York, NY.
Is Howard Bryan Adler in good standing?
Yes, Howard Bryan Adler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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