New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joel David Levinson
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Jersey City, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1812130
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel David Levinson has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel David Levinson has carried New York bar registration 1812130 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 Finra, located in Jersey City, NJ, ZIP 07311. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Joel David Levinson 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 David Levinson's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 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 Joel compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Joel David Levinson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1812130
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Finra
- City
- Jersey City, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07311
- Phone
- (201) 839-4016
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel David Levinson'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 Levinson licensed?
Joel Levinson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel David Levinson admitted to the bar?
Joel David Levinson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Joel David Levinson go to law school?
Joel David Levinson attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joel David Levinson work for?
Joel David Levinson is associated with Finra in Jersey City, NJ.
Is Joel David Levinson in good standing?
Yes, Joel David Levinson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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