New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Evan Shafran
New England Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Kingston, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2004091
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Evan Shafran has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Evan Shafran has carried New York bar registration 2004091 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 Shafran & Rock PLLC, located in Kingston, NY (Ulster County), ZIP 12401. Educational background: New England Law (669 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Howard Evan Shafran 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 Evan Shafran's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Howard compares to fellow New England Law alumni
Among the 499 New England Law graduates in the New York register, Howard Evan Shafran is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. New England Law alumni
Years since admission - 499 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 499 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New England Law's active-bar rate
Of New England Law's 669 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2004091
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shafran & Rock PLLC
- City
- Kingston, NY
- County
- Ulster
- ZIP Code
- 12401
- Phone
- (845) 383-1170
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Evan Shafran'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 Shafran licensed?
Howard Shafran is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Evan Shafran admitted to the bar?
Howard Evan Shafran's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Howard Evan Shafran go to law school?
Howard Evan Shafran attended New England Law.
What company does Howard Evan Shafran work for?
Howard Evan Shafran is associated with Shafran & Rock PLLC in Kingston, NY.
Is Howard Evan Shafran in good standing?
Yes, Howard Evan Shafran holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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