New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Patricia Gimbel Lewis
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1377910
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Patricia Gimbel Lewis has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Patricia Gimbel Lewis has carried New York bar registration 1377910 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Patricia Gimbel Lewis 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
Patricia Gimbel Lewis's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Patricia compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Patricia Gimbel Lewis is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1377910
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 862-5017
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patricia Gimbel Lewis'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 Patricia Lewis licensed?
Patricia Lewis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patricia Gimbel Lewis admitted to the bar?
Patricia Gimbel Lewis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Patricia Gimbel Lewis go to law school?
Patricia Gimbel Lewis attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Patricia Gimbel Lewis work for?
Patricia Gimbel Lewis is associated with Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered in Washington, DC.
Is Patricia Gimbel Lewis in good standing?
Yes, Patricia Gimbel Lewis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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