New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Neil Roger Finkston

Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Great Neck, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2463990
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Neil Roger Finkston ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

34 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Washington University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington University
67.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2463990
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2463990 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Neil Roger Finkston, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Office Of Neil R. Finkston, located in Great Neck, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11021. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (422 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 34 years on the register, Neil Roger Finkston 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 Neil Roger Finkston's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

34 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Neil compares to fellow Washington University alumni

Among the 282 Washington University graduates in the New York register, Neil Roger Finkston is longer-tenured than 78% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. Washington University alumni

Years since admission - 282 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 22% higher than 78% of 282 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Washington University's active-bar rate

Of Washington University's 422 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%67.1%
Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2463990
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Law Office Of Neil R. Finkston
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11021
Phone
(516) 441-5230

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Neil Roger Finkston'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Neil Roger Finkston's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Neil Finkston licensed?

Neil Finkston is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Neil Roger Finkston admitted to the bar?

Neil Roger Finkston's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Neil Roger Finkston go to law school?

Neil Roger Finkston attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.

What company does Neil Roger Finkston work for?

Neil Roger Finkston is associated with Law Office Of Neil R. Finkston in Great Neck, NY.

Is Neil Roger Finkston in good standing?

Yes, Neil Roger Finkston holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.