New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Francis Vincent Cook
Rutgers-Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Princeton, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2493724
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Francis Vincent Cook has held an active New York bar license for 34 years — admitted in 1992, longer-tenured than 71% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers-Newark
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Francis Vincent Cook is registered as bar number 2493724 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1992, representing roughly 34 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Fox Rothschild LLP, located in Princeton, NJ, ZIP 08540. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: RUTGERS-NEWARK, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Francis Vincent Cook was admitted in 1992, giving 34 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
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
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
How Francis compares to fellow Rutgers-Newark alumni
Among the 232 Rutgers-Newark graduates in the New York register, Francis Vincent Cook is longer-tenured than 69% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Rutgers-Newark alumni
Years since admission — 232 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 31% higher than 69% of 232 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2493724
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fox Rothschild LLP
- City
- Princeton, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08540
- Phone
- (609) 896-3600
Education
RUTGERS-NEWARK
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Francis Vincent Cook's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Francis Cook licensed?
Francis Cook is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Francis Vincent Cook admitted to the bar?
Francis Vincent Cook was admitted to the bar in 1992.
Where did Francis Vincent Cook go to law school?
Francis Vincent Cook attended RUTGERS-NEWARK.
What company does Francis Vincent Cook work for?
Francis Vincent Cook is associated with Fox Rothschild LLP in Princeton, NJ.
Is Francis Vincent Cook in good standing?
Yes, Francis Vincent Cook has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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