New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Edward Knispel
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Commack, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2279156
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Howard Edward Knispel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #44 of 129
- by tenure in Commack office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2279156 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Howard Edward Knispel, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Howard E. Knispel, P.C., located in Commack, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11725. Educational background: New York Law School (15,778 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Howard Edward Knispel still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Howard Edward Knispel's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Commack, NY office peers
Howard Edward Knispel is toward the newer end of Commack, NY's NY register cohort: #44 of 129 by years since admission. See the Commack attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #44
- City cohort
- 129
- Local percentile
- 33rd
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Commack
- Colleen P. Collins admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Neil Lenowitz admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Grace M. Morales admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Scott Mitchell Brenker admitted 1988 · 38 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Howard compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 8,062 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Howard Edward Knispel is longer-tenured than 99%.
37 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,062 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,062 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 · August 2026
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2279156
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Howard E. Knispel, P.C.
- City
- Commack, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11725
- Phone
- (631) 864-7589
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Edward Knispel's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Knispel licensed?
Howard Knispel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Edward Knispel admitted to the bar?
Howard Edward Knispel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Howard Edward Knispel go to law school?
Howard Edward Knispel attended New York Law School.
What company does Howard Edward Knispel work for?
Howard Edward Knispel is associated with Howard E. Knispel, P.C. in Commack, NY.
Is Howard Edward Knispel in good standing?
Yes, Howard Edward Knispel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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