New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph L. Litz
Thomas M Cooley Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Schenectady, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1960103
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph L. Litz has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph L. Litz has carried New York bar registration 1960103 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Litz And Litz, located in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12305. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Thomas M Cooley Law School (684 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Joseph L. Litz 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 L. Litz's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 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 Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni
Among the 325 Thomas M Cooley Law School graduates in the New York register, Joseph L. Litz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni
Years since admission - 325 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 325 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Thomas M Cooley Law School's active-bar rate
Of Thomas M Cooley Law School's 684 alumni in the New York register, 85.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1960103
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Litz And Litz
- City
- Schenectady, NY
- County
- Schenectady
- ZIP Code
- 12305
- Phone
- (518) 372-3329
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph L. Litz'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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Joseph L. Litz'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 Litz licensed?
Joseph Litz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph L. Litz admitted to the bar?
Joseph L. Litz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Joseph L. Litz go to law school?
Joseph L. Litz attended Thomas M Cooley Law School.
What company does Joseph L. Litz work for?
Joseph L. Litz is associated with Litz And Litz in Schenectady, NY.
Is Joseph L. Litz in good standing?
Yes, Joseph L. Litz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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