New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Robert Lawrence Howard
University Of Texas At Austin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1547454
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Lawrence Howard has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Texas At Austin
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Lawrence Howard has carried New York bar registration 1547454 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (74 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, Robert Lawrence Howard 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 Howard's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 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 University Of Texas At Austin alumni
Among the 74 University Of Texas At Austin graduates in the New York register, Robert Lawrence Howard is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. University Of Texas At Austin alumni
Years since admission - 74 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 74 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Texas At Austin's active-bar rate
Of University Of Texas At Austin's 74 alumni in the New York register, 68.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Texas At Austin alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1547454
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 333-4243
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Lawrence Howard'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 Robert Howard licensed?
Robert Howard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Lawrence Howard admitted to the bar?
Robert Lawrence Howard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Robert Lawrence Howard go to law school?
Robert Lawrence Howard attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.
Is Robert Lawrence Howard in good standing?
Yes, Robert Lawrence Howard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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