New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Otha Bell
Univ Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Mclean, VA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2551059
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Otha Bell carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1993 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 33 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Univ Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Otha Bell is registered as bar number 2551059 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Always Be Learning, Inc (Dba Abl), located in Mclean, VA, ZIP 22102. Educational background: UNIV OF VIRGINIA (338 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Howard compares to fellow Univ Of Virginia alumni
Among the 212 Univ Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Howard Otha Bell is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Univ Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 212 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 85% higher than 15% of 212 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
Univ Of Virginia's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Virginia's 338 alumni in the New York register, 41.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Virginia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2551059
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Always Be Learning, Inc (Dba Abl)
- City
- Mclean, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22102
- Phone
- (646) 599-3199
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Otha Bell's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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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Howard Otha Bell carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard Bell licensed?
Howard Bell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Otha Bell admitted to the bar?
Howard Otha Bell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Howard Otha Bell go to law school?
Howard Otha Bell attended UNIV OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Howard Otha Bell work for?
Howard Otha Bell is associated with Always Be Learning, Inc (Dba Abl) in Mclean, VA.
Is Howard Otha Bell in good standing?
No, Howard Otha Bell carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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