New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Howard Leonard Kleiger

Brooklyn And New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1956, registered office in Great Neck, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1956
Admitted
70
Years in bar
1595636
NY reg #

The record in one line

Howard Leonard Kleiger has spent 70 years on the register since admission in 1956, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

70 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Brooklyn And New York University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1956
70 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Brooklyn And New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1595636
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Howard Leonard Kleiger has carried New York bar registration 1595636 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 Kleiger & Kleiger, located in Great Neck, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11021. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BROOKLYN AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 70 years, Howard Leonard Kleiger 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 Leonard Kleiger's 70 years since a 1956 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

70 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 1956 admission class today

Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1956 class 66.2% 4.6% ▼ -93.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1956 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1595636
Year Admitted
1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Kleiger & Kleiger
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11021
Phone
(516) 482-6166

Education

BROOKLYN AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Howard Leonard Kleiger'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Howard Leonard Kleiger'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 Kleiger licensed?

Howard Kleiger is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Howard Leonard Kleiger admitted to the bar?

Howard Leonard Kleiger's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.

Where did Howard Leonard Kleiger go to law school?

Howard Leonard Kleiger attended BROOKLYN AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Howard Leonard Kleiger work for?

Howard Leonard Kleiger is associated with Kleiger & Kleiger in Great Neck, NY.

Is Howard Leonard Kleiger in good standing?

Yes, Howard Leonard Kleiger holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.