New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
George J. Welch Jr
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Corning, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2926277
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, George J. Welch Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #26 of 64
- by tenure in Corning office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2926277 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to George J. Welch Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Welch Firm LLP, located in Corning, NY (Steuben County), ZIP 14830. Educational background: Albany Law School (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, George J. Welch 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 George J. Welch Jr's 27 years since admission in 1999.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Corning, NY office peers
George J. Welch Jr is toward the newer end of Corning, NY's NY register cohort: #26 of 64 by years since admission. See the Corning attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #26
- City cohort
- 64
- Local percentile
- 39th
- Admitted
- 1999
Nearest tenure peers in Corning
- Thomas Russell Beall admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Mark E. Hartwell admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Karyn Denise Jefferson admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Hoon Lee admitted 2001 · 25 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How George compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,866 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, George J. Welch Jr is longer-tenured than 81%.
27 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,866 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 19% higher than 81% of 4,866 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 · August 2026
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2926277
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Welch Firm LLP
- City
- Corning, NY
- County
- Steuben
- ZIP Code
- 14830
- Phone
- (607) 962-4641
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
George J. Welch Jr's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 George Welch licensed?
George Welch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was George J. Welch Jr admitted to the bar?
George J. Welch Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did George J. Welch Jr go to law school?
George J. Welch Jr attended Albany Law School.
What company does George J. Welch Jr work for?
George J. Welch Jr is associated with Welch Firm LLP in Corning, NY.
Is George J. Welch Jr in good standing?
Yes, George J. Welch Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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