New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Stephen Franklin Finkel

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2728426
NY reg #

The record in one line

Stephen Franklin Finkel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

30 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
New York University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2728426
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Stephen Franklin Finkel is registered as bar number 2728426 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Davis Polk & Wardwell, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Stephen compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Stephen Franklin Finkel is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

30 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 31% higher than 69% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2728426
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Davis Polk & Wardwell
County
New York
ZIP Code
10017
Phone
(212) 450-4293

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen Franklin Finkel's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Stephen Franklin Finkel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stephen Finkel licensed?

Stephen Finkel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen Franklin Finkel admitted to the bar?

Stephen Franklin Finkel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Stephen Franklin Finkel go to law school?

Stephen Franklin Finkel attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Stephen Franklin Finkel work for?

Stephen Franklin Finkel is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York, NY.

Is Stephen Franklin Finkel in good standing?

No, Stephen Franklin Finkel carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.