New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph M. Higgins
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Venice, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1786763
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph M. Higgins has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph M. Higgins has carried New York bar registration 1786763 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Venice, FL, ZIP 34285. Educational background: Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (4,142 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Joseph M. Higgins 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 M. Higgins's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,317 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Joseph M. Higgins is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,317 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,317 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
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's 4,142 alumni in the New York register, 86.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1786763
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Venice, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34285
- Phone
- (941) 223-9453
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph M. Higgins'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 Higgins licensed?
Joseph Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph M. Higgins admitted to the bar?
Joseph M. Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Joseph M. Higgins go to law school?
Joseph M. Higgins attended Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
Is Joseph M. Higgins in good standing?
Yes, Joseph M. Higgins holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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