New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Edward James Kiernan
Indiana University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2495943
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward James Kiernan appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1992 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 34 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Indiana University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward James Kiernan is registered as bar number 2495943 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 34 years on the register. Educational background: INDIANA UNIVERSITY (218 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 Edward compares to fellow Indiana University alumni
Among the 156 Indiana University graduates in the New York register, Edward James Kiernan is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Indiana University alumni
Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 36% higher than 64% of 156 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Indiana University's active-bar rate
Of Indiana University's 218 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Indiana University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 2495943
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward James Kiernan'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 Edward Kiernan licensed?
Edward Kiernan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward James Kiernan admitted to the bar?
Edward James Kiernan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Edward James Kiernan go to law school?
Edward James Kiernan attended INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
Is Edward James Kiernan in good standing?
Not currently, Edward James Kiernan'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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