New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Otis
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1931. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1931
- Admitted
- 95
- Years in bar
- 1296540
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Otis's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1931 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 95 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Otis is registered as bar number 1296540 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 95 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney.
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
The 1931 admission class today
Of the 644 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1931, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1296540
- Year Admitted
- 1931 (95 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Otis's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Otis licensed?
Joseph Otis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Otis admitted to the bar?
Joseph Otis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1931.
Is Joseph Otis in good standing?
Joseph Otis's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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