New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Leigh Nelson Seippel
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Cold Spring, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1049402
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Leigh Nelson Seippel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1973 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #2 of 29
- by tenure in Cold Spring office peers
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Leigh Nelson Seippel is registered as bar number 1049402 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Leigh Seippel, located in Cold Spring, NY (Putnam County), ZIP 10516. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,451 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Cold Spring, NY office peers
Within Cold Spring, NY's 29-attorney local set, Leigh Nelson Seippel is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Cold Spring attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 29
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1973
Nearest tenure peers in Cold Spring
- Bruce J. Croushore admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Alison Anthoine admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Robert C. Lusardi admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Myron Irving Altschuler admitted 1966 · 60 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Leigh compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Leigh Nelson Seippel is longer-tenured than 99%.
53 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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 · August 2026
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1049402
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Leigh Seippel
- City
- Cold Spring, NY
- County
- Putnam
- ZIP Code
- 10516
- Phone
- (845) 321-2118
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leigh Nelson Seippel's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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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Leigh Nelson Seippel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leigh Seippel licensed?
Leigh Seippel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leigh Nelson Seippel admitted to the bar?
Leigh Nelson Seippel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Leigh Nelson Seippel go to law school?
Leigh Nelson Seippel attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Leigh Nelson Seippel work for?
Leigh Nelson Seippel is associated with Leigh Seippel in Cold Spring, NY.
Is Leigh Nelson Seippel in good standing?
No, Leigh Nelson Seippel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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