New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel

American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Highland Mills, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2929685
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

27 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
American University Washington College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American University Washington College Of Law
84.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2929685
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2929685 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel, 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 Irena L. Barbanel, Attorney At Law, located in Highland Mills, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10930. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 27 years on the register, Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel 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 Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

27 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Irena compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni

Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

27 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school

27 Top 9% higher than 91% of 998 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%84.1%
American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2929685
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Irena L. Barbanel, Attorney At Law
County
Orange
ZIP Code
10930
Phone
(845) 661-6877

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Irena Barbanel licensed?

Irena Barbanel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel admitted to the bar?

Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel go to law school?

Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel attended American University Washington College of Law.

What company does Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel work for?

Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel is associated with Irena L. Barbanel, Attorney At Law in Highland Mills, NY.

Is Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel in good standing?

Yes, Irena Lakhtarnik Barbanel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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