New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Lawrence Garfinkle
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Mineola, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1533173
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Lawrence Garfinkle has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Lawrence Garfinkle has carried New York bar registration 1533173 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 Bartol Law Firm, P.C., located in Mineola, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11501. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Robert Lawrence Garfinkle 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
Robert Lawrence Garfinkle's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 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 Robert compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert Lawrence Garfinkle is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1533173
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bartol Law Firm, P.C.
- City
- Mineola, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11501
- Phone
- (516) 294-5100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Lawrence Garfinkle'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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Robert Lawrence Garfinkle's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Garfinkle licensed?
Robert Garfinkle is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Lawrence Garfinkle admitted to the bar?
Robert Lawrence Garfinkle's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Robert Lawrence Garfinkle go to law school?
Robert Lawrence Garfinkle attended New York Law School.
What company does Robert Lawrence Garfinkle work for?
Robert Lawrence Garfinkle is associated with Bartol Law Firm, P.C. in Mineola, NY.
Is Robert Lawrence Garfinkle in good standing?
Yes, Robert Lawrence Garfinkle 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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