New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Howard Daniel Cohen
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Somerset, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1734458
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Daniel Cohen has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Daniel Cohen has carried New York bar registration 1734458 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Howard D. Cohen, Esq, located in Somerset, NJ, ZIP 08873. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Howard Daniel Cohen 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 Daniel Cohen's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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 George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Howard Daniel Cohen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,058 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
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1734458
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Howard D. Cohen, Esq
- City
- Somerset, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08873
- Phone
- (908) 809-8741
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Daniel Cohen'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 Cohen licensed?
Howard Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Daniel Cohen admitted to the bar?
Howard Daniel Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Howard Daniel Cohen go to law school?
Howard Daniel Cohen attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Howard Daniel Cohen work for?
Howard Daniel Cohen is associated with Howard D. Cohen, Esq in Somerset, NJ.
Is Howard Daniel Cohen in good standing?
Yes, Howard Daniel Cohen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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