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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- Montclair, NJ
- 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
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 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").
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