New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Joel Donald Epstein

Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Great Neck, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1195205
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joel Donald Epstein has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

52 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Syracuse University 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
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse University College Of Law
82.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1195205
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joel Donald Epstein has carried New York bar registration 1195205 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 Joel D. Epstein Esq, located in Great Neck, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11021. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,306 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 52 years, Joel Donald Epstein 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

Joel Donald Epstein's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

52 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

52 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Joel compares to fellow Syracuse University College Of Law alumni

Among the 2,370 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Joel Donald Epstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

52 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 2,370 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,370 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

Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,306 alumni in the New York register, 82.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82.1%
Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1195205
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Joel D. Epstein Esq
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11021
Phone
(516) 448-1712

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joel Donald Epstein'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

Joel Donald Epstein'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 Joel Epstein licensed?

Joel Epstein is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joel Donald Epstein admitted to the bar?

Joel Donald Epstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Joel Donald Epstein go to law school?

Joel Donald Epstein attended Syracuse University College of Law.

What company does Joel Donald Epstein work for?

Joel Donald Epstein is associated with Joel D. Epstein Esq in Great Neck, NY.

Is Joel Donald Epstein in good standing?

Yes, Joel Donald Epstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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