New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Edgar C. Gentry Jr.
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1699081
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edgar C. Gentry Jr. has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edgar C. Gentry Jr. has carried New York bar registration 1699081 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 & Gentry PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Edgar C. Gentry Jr. 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
Edgar C. Gentry Jr.'s 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Edgar compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Edgar C. Gentry Jr. is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,214 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1699081
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clark & Gentry PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 370-4220
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edgar C. Gentry Jr.'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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Edgar C. Gentry Jr.'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 Edgar Gentry licensed?
Edgar Gentry is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edgar C. Gentry Jr. admitted to the bar?
Edgar C. Gentry Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Edgar C. Gentry Jr. go to law school?
Edgar C. Gentry Jr. attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does Edgar C. Gentry Jr. work for?
Edgar C. Gentry Jr. is associated with Clark & Gentry PLLC in New York, NY.
Is Edgar C. Gentry Jr. in good standing?
Yes, Edgar C. Gentry Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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