New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jeffrey Howard Schechter
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Hackensack, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2248409
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Jeffrey Howard Schechter ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2248409 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jeffrey Howard Schechter, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cole Schotz P.C., located in Hackensack, NJ, ZIP 07601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Jeffrey Howard Schechter 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 Jeffrey Howard Schechter's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Jeffrey compares to fellow George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Jeffrey Howard Schechter is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,058 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
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2248409
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cole Schotz P.C.
- City
- Hackensack, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07601
- Phone
- (201) 489-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jeffrey Howard Schechter'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 Jeffrey Schechter licensed?
Jeffrey Schechter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jeffrey Howard Schechter admitted to the bar?
Jeffrey Howard Schechter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Jeffrey Howard Schechter go to law school?
Jeffrey Howard Schechter attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Jeffrey Howard Schechter work for?
Jeffrey Howard Schechter is associated with Cole Schotz P.C. in Hackensack, NJ.
Is Jeffrey Howard Schechter in good standing?
Yes, Jeffrey Howard Schechter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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