New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Rifat Abed Harb
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Astoria, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2856813
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Rifat Abed Harb ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2856813 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Rifat Abed Harb, 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 Rifat A. Harb, located in Astoria, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11103. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Rifat Abed Harb 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 Rifat Abed Harb's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Rifat compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Rifat Abed Harb is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 100% higher than 0% of 3,183 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2856813
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Rifat A. Harb
- City
- Astoria, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11103
- Phone
- (718) 726-6860
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rifat Abed Harb'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 Rifat Harb licensed?
Rifat Harb is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rifat Abed Harb admitted to the bar?
Rifat Abed Harb's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Rifat Abed Harb go to law school?
Rifat Abed Harb attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Rifat Abed Harb work for?
Rifat Abed Harb is associated with Law Office Of Rifat A. Harb in Astoria, NY.
Is Rifat Abed Harb in good standing?
Yes, Rifat Abed Harb 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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