New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Harold Heckman
Villanova alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. 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
- 1778471
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Harold Heckman's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1978 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Villanova
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Harold Heckman is registered as bar number 1778471 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: VILLANOVA (261 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Howard compares to fellow Villanova alumni
Among the 157 Villanova graduates in the New York register, Howard Harold Heckman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Villanova alumni
Years since admission - 157 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 157 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Villanova's active-bar rate
Of Villanova's 261 alumni in the New York register, 59% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova 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
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1778471
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Harold Heckman's current status, "Deceased", 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 Heckman licensed?
Howard Heckman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Harold Heckman admitted to the bar?
Howard Harold Heckman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Howard Harold Heckman go to law school?
Howard Harold Heckman attended VILLANOVA.
Is Howard Harold Heckman in good standing?
Howard Harold Heckman's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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