New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joel Michael Zinberg
Yale University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2345221
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Joel Michael Zinberg ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2345221 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joel Michael Zinberg, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Joel M. Zinberg, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10028. Educational background: YALE UNIVERSITY (107 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Joel Michael Zinberg still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Joel Michael Zinberg's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Yale University alumni
Among the 59 Yale University graduates in the New York register, Joel Michael Zinberg is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Yale University alumni
Years since admission - 59 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 73% higher than 27% of 59 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
Yale University's active-bar rate
Of Yale University's 107 alumni in the New York register, 40.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2345221
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joel M. Zinberg
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10028
- Phone
- (917) 721-4319
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Michael Zinberg'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 Zinberg licensed?
Joel Zinberg is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Michael Zinberg admitted to the bar?
Joel Michael Zinberg's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Joel Michael Zinberg go to law school?
Joel Michael Zinberg attended YALE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joel Michael Zinberg work for?
Joel Michael Zinberg is associated with Joel M. Zinberg in New York, NY.
Is Joel Michael Zinberg in good standing?
Yes, Joel Michael Zinberg holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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