New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Dominic Joseph Cornelius

Western Michigan University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2760700
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Dominic Joseph Cornelius ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Western Michigan University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Law school
Western Michigan University
100% active rate
Registration
2760700
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2760700 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Dominic Joseph Cornelius, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. 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 30 years on the register. Educational background: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (7 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Dominic Joseph Cornelius 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 Dominic Joseph Cornelius's 30 years since admission in 1996.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Western Michigan University's active-bar rate

Of Western Michigan University's 7 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Western Michigan University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%100%
Western Michigan University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 67.2% 62.8% ▼ -6.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2760700
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Phone
(518) 929-7198

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Dominic Joseph Cornelius's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Dominic Joseph Cornelius'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 Dominic Cornelius licensed?

Dominic Cornelius is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Dominic Joseph Cornelius admitted to the bar?

Dominic Joseph Cornelius's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Dominic Joseph Cornelius go to law school?

Dominic Joseph Cornelius attended WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY.

Is Dominic Joseph Cornelius in good standing?

Yes, Dominic Joseph Cornelius holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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