New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Catherine Ellen Finnerty
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in East Orange, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2792745
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Catherine Ellen Finnerty ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2792745 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Catherine Ellen Finnerty, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Goldman & Beslow, LLC, located in East Orange, NJ, ZIP 07017. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Catherine Ellen Finnerty 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 Catherine Ellen Finnerty's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Catherine compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Catherine Ellen Finnerty is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 53% higher than 47% of 4,467 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2792745
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goldman & Beslow, LLC
- City
- East Orange, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07017
- Phone
- (973) 677-9000
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Catherine Ellen Finnerty'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 Catherine Finnerty licensed?
Catherine Finnerty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Catherine Ellen Finnerty admitted to the bar?
Catherine Ellen Finnerty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Catherine Ellen Finnerty go to law school?
Catherine Ellen Finnerty attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Catherine Ellen Finnerty work for?
Catherine Ellen Finnerty is associated with Goldman & Beslow, LLC in East Orange, NJ.
Is Catherine Ellen Finnerty in good standing?
Yes, Catherine Ellen Finnerty holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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