New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joanne Minsky Cohen
Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1898253
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joanne Minsky Cohen has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joanne Minsky Cohen has carried New York bar registration 1898253 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11230. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (510 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Joanne Minsky Cohen 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
Joanne Minsky Cohen's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joanne compares to fellow Western New England alumni
Among the 358 Western New England graduates in the New York register, Joanne Minsky Cohen is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Western New England alumni
Years since admission - 358 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 11% higher than 89% of 358 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western New England's active-bar rate
Of Western New England's 510 alumni in the New York register, 62.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Western New England alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1898253
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11230
- Phone
- (347) 782-3051
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joanne Minsky Cohen'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 Joanne Cohen licensed?
Joanne Cohen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joanne Minsky Cohen admitted to the bar?
Joanne Minsky Cohen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Joanne Minsky Cohen go to law school?
Joanne Minsky Cohen attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.
Is Joanne Minsky Cohen in good standing?
Yes, Joanne Minsky Cohen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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