New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard J. Atlas
Union Univ Albany Law Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Fort Salonga, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2164176
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Howard J. Atlas ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Union Univ Albany Law Sch
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2164176 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Howard J. Atlas, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Office Of Howard J. Atlas, P.C. D/B/A Atlas Law Group, located in Fort Salonga, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11768. Educational background: UNION UNIV ALBANY LAW SCH (10 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Howard J. Atlas 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 J. Atlas's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Union Univ Albany Law Sch's active-bar rate
Of Union Univ Albany Law Sch's 10 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2164176
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Howard J. Atlas, P.C. D/B/A Atlas Law Group
- City
- Fort Salonga, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11768
- Phone
- (631) 560-3086
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard J. Atlas'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.
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Fort Salonga, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Howard J. Atlas with the closest admission year to 1988. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard Atlas licensed?
Howard Atlas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard J. Atlas admitted to the bar?
Howard J. Atlas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Howard J. Atlas go to law school?
Howard J. Atlas attended UNION UNIV ALBANY LAW SCH.
What company does Howard J. Atlas work for?
Howard J. Atlas is associated with Law Office Of Howard J. Atlas, P.C. D/B/A Atlas Law Group in Fort Salonga, NY.
Is Howard J. Atlas in good standing?
Yes, Howard J. Atlas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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