New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Timothy R. Cappel
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Huntington Beach, CA. 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
- 1644194
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Timothy R. Cappel 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
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Timothy R. Cappel has carried New York bar registration 1644194 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
Practice address is listed under Cappel Consulting Services, located in Huntington Beach, CA, ZIP 92649. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,226 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Timothy R. Cappel 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
Timothy R. Cappel'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 Timothy compares to fellow Duke University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,996 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Timothy R. Cappel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,996 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,996 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
Duke University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,226 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duke University School Of Law 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
- 1644194
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cappel Consulting Services
- City
- Huntington Beach, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92649
- Phone
- (913) 669-2550
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Timothy R. Cappel'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 Timothy Cappel licensed?
Timothy Cappel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Timothy R. Cappel admitted to the bar?
Timothy R. Cappel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Timothy R. Cappel go to law school?
Timothy R. Cappel attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does Timothy R. Cappel work for?
Timothy R. Cappel is associated with Cappel Consulting Services in Huntington Beach, CA.
Is Timothy R. Cappel in good standing?
Yes, Timothy R. Cappel 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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