New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Howard Michael Topaz
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1745215
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Michael Topaz has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Michael Topaz has carried New York bar registration 1745215 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mintz & Gold LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Howard Michael Topaz 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 Michael Topaz's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Howard Michael Topaz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,424 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
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1745215
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mintz & Gold LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (212) 696-4848
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Michael Topaz'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 Topaz licensed?
Howard Topaz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Michael Topaz admitted to the bar?
Howard Michael Topaz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Howard Michael Topaz go to law school?
Howard Michael Topaz attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does Howard Michael Topaz work for?
Howard Michael Topaz is associated with Mintz & Gold LLP in New York, NY.
Is Howard Michael Topaz in good standing?
Yes, Howard Michael Topaz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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