New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Edward M. Mcgowan Jr

St Johns Sch Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Fresh Meadows, NY. 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
2474005
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Edward M. Mcgowan Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

34 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
St Johns Sch Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St Johns Sch Of Law
55.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2474005
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2474005 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Edward M. Mcgowan Jr, 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 Edward M Mcgowan Jr Esq, located in Fresh Meadows, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11365. Educational background: ST JOHNS SCH OF LAW (9 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 34 years on the register, Edward M. Mcgowan Jr 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 Edward M. Mcgowan Jr's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

34 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

St Johns Sch Of Law's active-bar rate

Of St Johns Sch Of Law's 9 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

St Johns Sch Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%55.6%
St Johns Sch Of Law 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.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2474005
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Edward M Mcgowan Jr Esq
County
Queens
ZIP Code
11365
Phone
(718) 440-4180

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Edward M. Mcgowan 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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Edward M. Mcgowan 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 Edward Mcgowan licensed?

Edward Mcgowan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Edward M. Mcgowan Jr admitted to the bar?

Edward M. Mcgowan Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Edward M. Mcgowan Jr go to law school?

Edward M. Mcgowan Jr attended ST JOHNS SCH OF LAW.

What company does Edward M. Mcgowan Jr work for?

Edward M. Mcgowan Jr is associated with Edward M Mcgowan Jr Esq in Fresh Meadows, NY.

Is Edward M. Mcgowan Jr in good standing?

Yes, Edward M. Mcgowan Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.