New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Leonard Ben Chipkin
Albany Union College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2108629
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Leonard Ben Chipkin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Union College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2108629 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Leonard Ben Chipkin, 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 Marshall Dennehey, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY UNION COLLEGE.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Leonard Ben Chipkin 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 Leonard Ben Chipkin's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2108629
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Marshall Dennehey
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (631) 227-6396
Education
ALBANY UNION COLLEGE
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leonard Ben Chipkin'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 Leonard Chipkin licensed?
Leonard Chipkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leonard Ben Chipkin admitted to the bar?
Leonard Ben Chipkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Leonard Ben Chipkin go to law school?
Leonard Ben Chipkin attended ALBANY UNION COLLEGE.
What company does Leonard Ben Chipkin work for?
Leonard Ben Chipkin is associated with Marshall Dennehey in Melville, NY.
Is Leonard Ben Chipkin in good standing?
Yes, Leonard Ben Chipkin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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