New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Mark File
Northeastern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Staten Island, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1951284
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Mark File appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1978 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Northeastern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Mark File is registered as bar number 1951284 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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 Offices Of Howard M. File, P.C., located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10314. Educational background: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (381 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Howard compares to fellow Northeastern University alumni
Among the 275 Northeastern University graduates in the New York register, Howard Mark File is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Northeastern University alumni
Years since admission - 275 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 275 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
Northeastern University's active-bar rate
Of Northeastern University's 381 alumni in the New York register, 66.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northeastern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1951284
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Howard M. File, P.C.
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10314
- Phone
- (718) 494-8800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Mark File's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard File licensed?
Howard File is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Mark File admitted to the bar?
Howard Mark File's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Howard Mark File go to law school?
Howard Mark File attended NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Howard Mark File work for?
Howard Mark File is associated with Law Offices Of Howard M. File, P.C. in Staten Island, NY.
Is Howard Mark File in good standing?
Not currently, Howard Mark File's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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