New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Matthew Purcell
Saint Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Garden City, 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
- 2014181
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Matthew Purcell 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
- Saint Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Matthew Purcell has carried New York bar registration 2014181 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 Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: SAINT JOHNS UNIVERSITY (36 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Joseph Matthew Purcell 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 Matthew Purcell'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
Saint Johns University's active-bar rate
Of Saint Johns University's 36 alumni in the New York register, 30.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Saint Johns University 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
- 2014181
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 457-6249
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Matthew Purcell'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 Purcell licensed?
Joseph Purcell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Matthew Purcell admitted to the bar?
Joseph Matthew Purcell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Joseph Matthew Purcell go to law school?
Joseph Matthew Purcell attended SAINT JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
Is Joseph Matthew Purcell in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Matthew Purcell 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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