New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Janis Martins Riekstins

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Melville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1680370
NY reg #

The record in one line

Janis Martins Riekstins has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

46 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1680370
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Janis Martins Riekstins has carried New York bar registration 1680370 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 State Insurance Fund, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 46 years, Janis Martins Riekstins 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

Janis Martins Riekstins's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

46 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Janis compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Janis Martins Riekstins is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

46 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1680370
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
State Insurance Fund
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11747
Phone
(631) 756-4021

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Janis Martins Riekstins'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

Janis Martins Riekstins'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 Janis Riekstins licensed?

Janis Riekstins is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Janis Martins Riekstins admitted to the bar?

Janis Martins Riekstins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Janis Martins Riekstins go to law school?

Janis Martins Riekstins attended FORDHAM.

What company does Janis Martins Riekstins work for?

Janis Martins Riekstins is associated with State Insurance Fund in Melville, NY.

Is Janis Martins Riekstins in good standing?

Yes, Janis Martins Riekstins holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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