New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Bernard Thomas Kennedy
Thomas M Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2809218
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bernard Thomas Kennedy appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1997 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bernard Thomas Kennedy is registered as bar number 2809218 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 29 years on the register. Educational background: THOMAS M COOLEY (464 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Bernard compares to fellow Thomas M Cooley alumni
Among the 233 Thomas M Cooley graduates in the New York register, Bernard Thomas Kennedy is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Thomas M Cooley alumni
Years since admission - 233 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 97% higher than 3% of 233 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
Thomas M Cooley's active-bar rate
Of Thomas M Cooley's 464 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Thomas M Cooley alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 2809218
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bernard Thomas Kennedy's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 Kennedy licensed?
Bernard Kennedy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernard Thomas Kennedy admitted to the bar?
Bernard Thomas Kennedy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Bernard Thomas Kennedy go to law school?
Bernard Thomas Kennedy attended THOMAS M COOLEY.
Is Bernard Thomas Kennedy in good standing?
Not currently, Bernard Thomas Kennedy's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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