New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Louis Fishman
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1960, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1960
- Admitted
- 66
- Years in bar
- 1467877
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Louis Fishman has spent 66 years on the register since admission in 1960, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 66 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Louis Fishman has carried New York bar registration 1467877 for the better part of a career, still active 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 Joseph L. Fishman, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11217. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 66 years, Joseph Louis Fishman has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joseph Louis Fishman's 66 years since a 1960 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
66 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
66 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joseph compares to fellow Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Joseph Louis Fishman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
66 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
66 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,101 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's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 1960 admission class today
Of the 1,499 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1960, 9.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1467877
- Year Admitted
- 1960 (66 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joseph L. Fishman
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11217
- Phone
- (718) 622-0027
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Louis Fishman'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 Joseph Fishman licensed?
Joseph Fishman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Louis Fishman admitted to the bar?
Joseph Louis Fishman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1960.
Where did Joseph Louis Fishman go to law school?
Joseph Louis Fishman attended YALE.
What company does Joseph Louis Fishman work for?
Joseph Louis Fishman is associated with Joseph L. Fishman in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Joseph Louis Fishman in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Louis Fishman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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