New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Philip Jeffrey Capell
Washington College America University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2372753
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Philip Jeffrey Capell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington College America University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2372753 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Philip Jeffrey Capell, 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 Philip J. Capell, P.C., located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE AMERICA UNIVERSITY (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Philip Jeffrey Capell 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 Philip Jeffrey Capell's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 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
Washington College America University's active-bar rate
Of Washington College America University's 3 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington College America University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2372753
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Philip J. Capell, P.C.
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 313-6243
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Philip Jeffrey Capell'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 Philip Capell licensed?
Philip Capell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Philip Jeffrey Capell admitted to the bar?
Philip Jeffrey Capell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Philip Jeffrey Capell go to law school?
Philip Jeffrey Capell attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE AMERICA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Philip Jeffrey Capell work for?
Philip Jeffrey Capell is associated with Philip J. Capell, P.C. in Melville, NY.
Is Philip Jeffrey Capell in good standing?
Yes, Philip Jeffrey Capell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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