New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Preston W. Halperin
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Providence, RI. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4081972
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Preston W. Halperin has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #73 of 172
- by tenure in Providence office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Preston W. Halperin carries New York bar registration 4081972, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Halperin, LLP, located in Providence, RI, ZIP 02903. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Preston W. Halperin 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
Preston W. Halperin was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 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
Tenure among Providence, RI office peers
Against Providence, RI's 172-attorney NY register cohort, Preston W. Halperin lands at the 42nd tenure percentile (rank #73). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Providence attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #73
- City cohort
- 172
- Local percentile
- 42nd
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Providence
- William Walker Benz admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Zachary Anthony Cunha admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Mitchell R. Edwards admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Jason Clay Mastrangelo admitted 2002 · 24 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Preston compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Preston W. Halperin is longer-tenured than 12% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 88% higher than 12% of 1,236 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
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4081972
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Halperin, LLP
- City
- Providence, RI
- ZIP Code
- 02903
- Phone
- (401) 602-1700
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Preston W. Halperin'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 Preston Halperin licensed?
Preston Halperin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Preston W. Halperin admitted to the bar?
Preston W. Halperin was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Preston W. Halperin go to law school?
Preston W. Halperin attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Preston W. Halperin work for?
Preston W. Halperin is associated with Halperin, LLP in Providence, RI.
Is Preston W. Halperin in good standing?
Yes, Preston W. Halperin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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