New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Norman J. Wachtel
University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1530690
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Norman J. Wachtel has spent 59 years on the register since admission in 1967, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 59 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Norman J. Wachtel has carried New York bar registration 1530690 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Norman J. Wachtel, Esq, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10128. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (1,437 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 59 years, Norman J. Wachtel has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Norman J. Wachtel's 59 years since a 1967 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
59 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
59 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Norman compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumni
Among the 1,280 University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School graduates in the New York register, Norman J. Wachtel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,280 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,280 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's 1,437 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1530690
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Norman J. Wachtel, Esq
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10128
- Phone
- (212) 831-7188
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Norman J. Wachtel'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 Norman Wachtel licensed?
Norman Wachtel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Norman J. Wachtel admitted to the bar?
Norman J. Wachtel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Norman J. Wachtel go to law school?
Norman J. Wachtel attended University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
What company does Norman J. Wachtel work for?
Norman J. Wachtel is associated with Norman J. Wachtel, Esq in New York, NY.
Is Norman J. Wachtel in good standing?
Yes, Norman J. Wachtel 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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