New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Howard Getzler
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Merrick, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1870708
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 43 years on the register since a 1983 admission, Howard Getzler ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Getzler is registered as bar number 1870708 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Howard Getzler, located in Merrick, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11566. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Howard Getzler sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Howard Getzler's 43 years since admission in 1983. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Howard compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Howard Getzler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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
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
- 1870708
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Howard Getzler
- City
- Merrick, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11566
- Phone
- (917) 432-4640
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Howard Getzler's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Getzler licensed?
Howard Getzler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Getzler admitted to the bar?
Howard Getzler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Howard Getzler go to law school?
Howard Getzler attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Howard Getzler work for?
Howard Getzler is associated with Howard Getzler in Merrick, NY.
Is Howard Getzler in good standing?
Yes, Howard Getzler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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