New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Ira Garfinkel
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Chestnut Ridge, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1857671
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Ira Garfinkel has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Ira Garfinkel has carried New York bar registration 1857671 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 Lauterbach Garfinkel Hollander & Weissman LLP, located in Chestnut Ridge, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10977. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Howard Ira Garfinkel 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 Ira Garfinkel's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Howard Ira Garfinkel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1857671
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lauterbach Garfinkel Hollander & Weissman LLP
- City
- Chestnut Ridge, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10977
- Phone
- (845) 368-4400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Ira Garfinkel'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 Ira Garfinkel'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 Garfinkel licensed?
Howard Garfinkel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Ira Garfinkel admitted to the bar?
Howard Ira Garfinkel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Howard Ira Garfinkel go to law school?
Howard Ira Garfinkel attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Howard Ira Garfinkel work for?
Howard Ira Garfinkel is associated with Lauterbach Garfinkel Hollander & Weissman LLP in Chestnut Ridge, NY.
Is Howard Ira Garfinkel in good standing?
Yes, Howard Ira Garfinkel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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