New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joel P. Trachtman
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Medford, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1714823
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 45 years on the register since a 1981 admission, Joel P. Trachtman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel P. Trachtman is registered as bar number 1714823 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 The Fletcher School Of Law And Diplomacy, located in Medford, MA, ZIP 02155. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Joel P. Trachtman 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 P. Trachtman's 45 years since admission in 1981. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
How Joel compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Joel P. Trachtman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 fellow alumni
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
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1714823
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Fletcher School Of Law And Diplomacy
- City
- Medford, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02155
- Phone
- (617) 852-6669
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Joel P. Trachtman'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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Joel P. Trachtman'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 Trachtman licensed?
Joel Trachtman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel P. Trachtman admitted to the bar?
Joel P. Trachtman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Joel P. Trachtman go to law school?
Joel P. Trachtman attended HARVARD.
What company does Joel P. Trachtman work for?
Joel P. Trachtman is associated with The Fletcher School Of Law And Diplomacy in Medford, MA.
Is Joel P. Trachtman in good standing?
Yes, Joel P. Trachtman 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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