New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Martin Forman
New England Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1297068
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Martin Forman has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Martin Forman has carried New York bar registration 1297068 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 Jorges & Bowers LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New England Law (669 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Howard Martin Forman 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 Martin Forman's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 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 New England Law alumni
Among the 499 New England Law graduates in the New York register, Howard Martin Forman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. New England Law alumni
Years since admission - 499 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 499 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
New England Law's active-bar rate
Of New England Law's 669 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1297068
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jorges & Bowers LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 768-0088
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Martin Forman'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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Howard Martin Forman's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard Forman licensed?
Howard Forman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Martin Forman admitted to the bar?
Howard Martin Forman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Howard Martin Forman go to law school?
Howard Martin Forman attended New England Law.
What company does Howard Martin Forman work for?
Howard Martin Forman is associated with Jorges & Bowers LLP in New York, NY.
Is Howard Martin Forman in good standing?
Yes, Howard Martin Forman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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