New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Benjamin Thomas Garry

Whittier College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1987
Admitted
39
Years in bar
2141489
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Benjamin Thomas Garry ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

39 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Whittier College

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Whittier College
67.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2141489
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2141489 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Benjamin Thomas Garry, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Nys Department Of Labor Counsel'S Office, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12226. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WHITTIER COLLEGE (28 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 39 years on the register, Benjamin Thomas Garry 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 Benjamin Thomas Garry's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

39 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

Whittier College's active-bar rate

Of Whittier College's 28 alumni in the New York register, 67.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Whittier College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%67.9%
Whittier College alumni, active-bar rate

The 1987 admission class today

Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1987 class 66.2% 71.3% ▲ +7.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2141489
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Nys Department Of Labor Counsel'S Office
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12226
Phone
(518) 485-6205

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Benjamin Thomas Garry'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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

Benjamin Thomas Garry'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 Benjamin Garry licensed?

Benjamin Garry is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Benjamin Thomas Garry admitted to the bar?

Benjamin Thomas Garry's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did Benjamin Thomas Garry go to law school?

Benjamin Thomas Garry attended WHITTIER COLLEGE.

What company does Benjamin Thomas Garry work for?

Benjamin Thomas Garry is associated with Nys Department Of Labor Counsel'S Office in Albany, NY.

Is Benjamin Thomas Garry in good standing?

Yes, Benjamin Thomas Garry holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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