New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Robert Birnbach
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Great Neck, 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
- 1668698
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Robert Birnbach 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
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Robert Birnbach has carried New York bar registration 1668698 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 Law Office Of Howard R. Birnbach, located in Great Neck, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11023. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Howard Robert Birnbach 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
Howard Robert Birnbach'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 Howard compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Howard Robert Birnbach is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 343 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse 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
- 1668698
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Howard R. Birnbach
- City
- Great Neck, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11023
- Phone
- (516) 829-6305
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Robert Birnbach'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 Birnbach licensed?
Howard Birnbach is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Robert Birnbach admitted to the bar?
Howard Robert Birnbach's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Howard Robert Birnbach go to law school?
Howard Robert Birnbach attended SYRACUSE.
What company does Howard Robert Birnbach work for?
Howard Robert Birnbach is associated with Law Office Of Howard R. Birnbach in Great Neck, NY.
Is Howard Robert Birnbach in good standing?
Yes, Howard Robert Birnbach holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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