New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Bernard John Cooney

Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Montclair, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2006
Admitted
20
Years in bar
4433801
NY reg #

The record in one line

Bernard John Cooney has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

20 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Benjamin N. Cardozo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2006
20 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4433801
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bernard John Cooney carries New York bar registration 4433801, an established, active practitioner 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 Clark Guldin Attorneys At Law, located in Montclair, NJ, ZIP 07042. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Bernard John Cooney remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Bernard John Cooney was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

20 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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

How Bernard compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni

Among the 984 Benjamin N. Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Bernard John Cooney is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

20 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni

Years since admission - 984 NY-registered alumni of this school

20 Top 79% higher than 21% of 984 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 2006 admission class today

Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%66.5%67%67.5%68% Statewide, all years2006 class 66.2% 67.6% ▲ +2.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2006 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4433801
Year Admitted
2006 (20 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Clark Guldin Attorneys At Law
ZIP Code
07042
Phone
(973) 561-6522

Education

BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bernard John Cooney'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

Bernard John Cooney'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 Bernard Cooney licensed?

Bernard Cooney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bernard John Cooney admitted to the bar?

Bernard John Cooney was admitted to the bar in 2006.

Where did Bernard John Cooney go to law school?

Bernard John Cooney attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.

What company does Bernard John Cooney work for?

Bernard John Cooney is associated with Clark Guldin Attorneys At Law in Montclair, NJ.

Is Bernard John Cooney in good standing?

Yes, Bernard John Cooney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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