New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joel B. Harris
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968, registered office in Essex Junction, VT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1968
- Admitted
- 58
- Years in bar
- 1540889
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel B. Harris has spent 58 years on the register since admission in 1968, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 58 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel B. Harris has carried New York bar registration 1540889 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 Essex Junction, VT, ZIP 05452. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 58 years, Joel B. Harris 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 B. Harris's 58 years since a 1968 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
58 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
58 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joel compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Joel B. Harris is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
58 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1968 admission class today
Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 32.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1540889
- Year Admitted
- 1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Essex Junction, VT
- ZIP Code
- 05452
- Phone
- (802) 899-5828
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel B. Harris'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 Joel Harris licensed?
Joel Harris is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel B. Harris admitted to the bar?
Joel B. Harris's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.
Where did Joel B. Harris go to law school?
Joel B. Harris attended HARVARD.
Is Joel B. Harris in good standing?
Yes, Joel B. Harris holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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