New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joel Samuel Russell
Boston University Law Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Northampton, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1924885
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 42 years on the register since a 1984 admission, Joel Samuel Russell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University Law Sch
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Samuel Russell is registered as bar number 1924885 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Samuel Russell, Esq., located in Northampton, MA, ZIP 01061. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCH (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Joel Samuel Russell sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Joel Samuel Russell's 42 years since admission in 1984. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
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
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
Boston University Law Sch's active-bar rate
Of Boston University Law Sch's 5 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Boston University Law Sch 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
- 1924885
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joel Samuel Russell, Esq.
- City
- Northampton, MA
- ZIP Code
- 01061
- Phone
- (413) 537-5942
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Joel Samuel Russell's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Russell licensed?
Joel Russell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Samuel Russell admitted to the bar?
Joel Samuel Russell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Joel Samuel Russell go to law school?
Joel Samuel Russell attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCH.
What company does Joel Samuel Russell work for?
Joel Samuel Russell is associated with Joel Samuel Russell, Esq. in Northampton, MA.
Is Joel Samuel Russell in good standing?
Yes, Joel Samuel Russell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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