New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Francis Xavier Meaney

Harvard Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2085553
NY reg #

The record in one line

Francis Xavier Meaney appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1986 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

40 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Harvard Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Law school
Harvard Law
43.4% active rate
Registration
2085553
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Francis Xavier Meaney is registered as bar number 2085553 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HARVARD LAW (106 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 Francis compares to fellow Harvard Law alumni

Among the 60 Harvard Law graduates in the New York register, Francis Xavier Meaney is longer-tenured than 85%.

40 years vs. Harvard Law alumni

Years since admission - 60 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 15% higher than 85% of 60 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Harvard Law's active-bar rate

Of Harvard Law's 106 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%43.4%
Harvard Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 67.2% 57.1% ▼ -15.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
2085553
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

HARVARD LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Francis Xavier Meaney's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Francis Xavier Meaney with the closest admission year to 1986. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Francis Xavier Meaney is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Francis Meaney licensed?

Francis Meaney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Francis Xavier Meaney admitted to the bar?

Francis Xavier Meaney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Francis Xavier Meaney go to law school?

Francis Xavier Meaney attended HARVARD LAW.

Is Francis Xavier Meaney in good standing?

Not currently, Francis Xavier Meaney's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

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