New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph Richard Purcell
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2021459
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Richard Purcell's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1985 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 41 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Richard Purcell is registered as bar number 2021459 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM.
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.
How Joseph compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Joseph Richard Purcell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
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
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 2021459
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Joseph Richard Purcell's current status is "Deceased".
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 Richard Purcell admitted to the bar?
Joseph Richard Purcell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Joseph Richard Purcell go to law school?
Joseph Richard Purcell attended FORDHAM.
Is Joseph Richard Purcell in good standing?
Joseph Richard Purcell's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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