New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joel Andrew Wattenbarger
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5048277
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Andrew Wattenbarger carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- #52446 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Andrew Wattenbarger is registered as bar number 5048277 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ropes & Gray LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (16,599 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Joel Andrew Wattenbarger's 14-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in New York, NY: rank #52,446 of 93,608 office peers (56th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #52,446
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 56th
- Admitted
- 2012
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Stacey Lynn Aaron admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Michael Abdan admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Stacey Abiraj admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Michael James Ableson admitted 2012 · 14 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Joel compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 3,440 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Joel Andrew Wattenbarger is longer-tenured than 3%.
14 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,440 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 97% higher than 3% of 3,440 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 · August 2026
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5048277
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 841-0678
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Andrew Wattenbarger's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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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Joel Andrew Wattenbarger carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joel Wattenbarger licensed?
Joel Wattenbarger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Andrew Wattenbarger admitted to the bar?
Joel Andrew Wattenbarger has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Joel Andrew Wattenbarger go to law school?
Joel Andrew Wattenbarger attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Joel Andrew Wattenbarger work for?
Joel Andrew Wattenbarger is associated with Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY.
Is Joel Andrew Wattenbarger in good standing?
No, Joel Andrew Wattenbarger carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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