New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Robert Reiss
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1381557
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 49 years on the register since a 1977 admission, Howard Robert Reiss ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Robert Reiss is registered as bar number 1381557 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Reiss Sheppe, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Howard Robert Reiss 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 Robert Reiss's 49 years since admission in 1977. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Howard Robert Reiss is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1381557
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Reiss Sheppe, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 753-2424
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Howard Robert Reiss'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 Reiss licensed?
Howard Reiss is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Robert Reiss admitted to the bar?
Howard Robert Reiss's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Howard Robert Reiss go to law school?
Howard Robert Reiss attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Howard Robert Reiss work for?
Howard Robert Reiss is associated with Reiss Sheppe, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Howard Robert Reiss in good standing?
Yes, Howard Robert Reiss holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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