New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Neal Leigh Higgins
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4222543
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Neal Leigh Higgins has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Neal Leigh Higgins carries New York bar registration 4222543, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Neal Higgins, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Neal Leigh Higgins 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
Neal Leigh Higgins was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Neal compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Neal Leigh Higgins is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 30% higher than 70% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4222543
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Neal Higgins
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (202) 533-2326
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Neal Leigh Higgins'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 Neal Higgins licensed?
Neal Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Neal Leigh Higgins admitted to the bar?
Neal Leigh Higgins was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Neal Leigh Higgins go to law school?
Neal Leigh Higgins attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Neal Leigh Higgins work for?
Neal Leigh Higgins is associated with Neal Higgins in Washington, DC.
Is Neal Leigh Higgins in good standing?
Yes, Neal Leigh Higgins 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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