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
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
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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.
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
- City
- Great Neck, NY
- 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
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 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").
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