New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Howard Spitz

Brooklyn University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1954. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1954
Admitted
72
Years in bar
1573021
NY reg #

The record in one line

Howard Spitz's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1954 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

72 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
Brooklyn University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1954
72 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Brooklyn University
40% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1573021
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Howard Spitz is registered as bar number 1573021 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 72 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BROOKLYN UNIVERSITY (5 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

Brooklyn University's active-bar rate

Of Brooklyn University's 5 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Brooklyn University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%40%
Brooklyn University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1954 admission class today

Of the 1,217 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1954, 0.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1954 class 66.2% 0.9% ▼ -98.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1954 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
1573021
Year Admitted
1954 (72 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Howard Spitz's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

Howard Spitz's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Howard Spitz licensed?

Howard Spitz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Howard Spitz admitted to the bar?

Howard Spitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1954.

Where did Howard Spitz go to law school?

Howard Spitz attended BROOKLYN UNIVERSITY.

Is Howard Spitz in good standing?

Howard Spitz's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

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