New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph Michael Powell
Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2568954
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Joseph Michael Powell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2568954 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Michael Powell, 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 Powell Kugelman & Postell, LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,039 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Joseph Michael Powell 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 Michael Powell's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Joseph compares to fellow Seton Hall University alumni
Among the 772 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, Joseph Michael Powell is longer-tenured than 80% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni
Years since admission - 772 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 20% higher than 80% of 772 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall University's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University's 1,039 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2568954
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Powell Kugelman & Postell, LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (732) 679-3777
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Michael Powell'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 Powell licensed?
Joseph Powell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Michael Powell admitted to the bar?
Joseph Michael Powell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Joseph Michael Powell go to law school?
Joseph Michael Powell attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joseph Michael Powell work for?
Joseph Michael Powell is associated with Powell Kugelman & Postell, LLC in New York, NY.
Is Joseph Michael Powell in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Michael Powell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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