New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Gerald Vincent Dandeneau

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Melville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1237171
NY reg #

The record in one line

Gerald Vincent Dandeneau has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

52 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1237171
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Gerald Vincent Dandeneau has carried New York bar registration 1237171 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Gerald V. Dandeneau, P.C., located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 52 years, Gerald Vincent Dandeneau has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Gerald Vincent Dandeneau's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

52 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

52 Top 4% higher than 96% 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

How Gerald compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Gerald Vincent Dandeneau is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

52 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · May 2026

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1237171
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Gerald V. Dandeneau, P.C.
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11747
Phone
(631) 454-0606

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Gerald Vincent Dandeneau'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

Gerald Vincent Dandeneau'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 Gerald Dandeneau licensed?

Gerald Dandeneau is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Gerald Vincent Dandeneau admitted to the bar?

Gerald Vincent Dandeneau's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Gerald Vincent Dandeneau go to law school?

Gerald Vincent Dandeneau attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

What company does Gerald Vincent Dandeneau work for?

Gerald Vincent Dandeneau is associated with Gerald V. Dandeneau, P.C. in Melville, NY.

Is Gerald Vincent Dandeneau in good standing?

Yes, Gerald Vincent Dandeneau holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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