New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Leon Pelzer Kirkland
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4489555
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Leon Pelzer Kirkland has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Leon Pelzer Kirkland carries New York bar registration 4489555, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hsbc Securities (Usa) Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Leon Pelzer Kirkland remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Leon Pelzer Kirkland was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Leon compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Leon Pelzer Kirkland is longer-tenured than 9% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 91% higher than 9% of 4,467 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 · May 2026
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4489555
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hsbc Securities (Usa) Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 525-4276
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leon Pelzer Kirkland'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 Leon Kirkland licensed?
Leon Kirkland is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leon Pelzer Kirkland admitted to the bar?
Leon Pelzer Kirkland was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Leon Pelzer Kirkland go to law school?
Leon Pelzer Kirkland attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Leon Pelzer Kirkland work for?
Leon Pelzer Kirkland is associated with Hsbc Securities (Usa) Inc. in New York, NY.
Is Leon Pelzer Kirkland in good standing?
Yes, Leon Pelzer Kirkland holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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