New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Bernard Francis Mcgovern
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in New Hyde Park, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1151562
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Bernard Francis Mcgovern has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bernard Francis Mcgovern has carried New York bar registration 1151562 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Vishnick Mcgovern Milizio LLP, located in New Hyde Park, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11042. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Bernard Francis Mcgovern 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
Bernard Francis Mcgovern's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 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 Bernard compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Bernard Francis Mcgovern is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1151562
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Vishnick Mcgovern Milizio LLP
- City
- New Hyde Park, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11042
- Phone
- (516) 437-4385
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bernard Francis Mcgovern'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 Mcgovern licensed?
Bernard Mcgovern is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernard Francis Mcgovern admitted to the bar?
Bernard Francis Mcgovern's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Bernard Francis Mcgovern go to law school?
Bernard Francis Mcgovern attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Bernard Francis Mcgovern work for?
Bernard Francis Mcgovern is associated with Vishnick Mcgovern Milizio LLP in New Hyde Park, NY.
Is Bernard Francis Mcgovern in good standing?
Yes, Bernard Francis Mcgovern holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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