New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Joseph C. Engel Iii

University Of Montana School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Great Falls, MT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1994
Admitted
32
Years in bar
2497329
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Joseph C. Engel Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

32 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Montana School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Law school
University Of Montana School Of Law
100% active rate
Registration
2497329
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2497329 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph C. Engel Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Joseph C Engel Iii PC, located in Great Falls, MT, ZIP 59403. Educational background: University of Montana School of Law (18 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 32 years on the register, Joseph C. Engel Iii 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 Joseph C. Engel Iii's 32 years since admission in 1994.

32 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

University Of Montana School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Montana School Of Law's 18 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%100%
University Of Montana School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1994 admission class today

Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 67.2% 61.7% ▼ -8.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2497329
Year Admitted
1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Joseph C Engel Iii PC
ZIP Code
59403
Phone
(406) 727-0121

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph C. Engel Iii's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Joseph C. Engel Iii with the closest admission year to 1994. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Joseph C. Engel Iii'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 Joseph Engel licensed?

Joseph Engel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph C. Engel Iii admitted to the bar?

Joseph C. Engel Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.

Where did Joseph C. Engel Iii go to law school?

Joseph C. Engel Iii attended University of Montana School of Law.

What company does Joseph C. Engel Iii work for?

Joseph C. Engel Iii is associated with Joseph C Engel Iii PC in Great Falls, MT.

Is Joseph C. Engel Iii in good standing?

Yes, Joseph C. Engel Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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