New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Gerald Joseph Ferguson
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2256733
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Gerald Joseph Ferguson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2256733 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Gerald Joseph Ferguson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Baker & Hostetler LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10111. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Gerald Joseph Ferguson 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 Gerald Joseph Ferguson's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Gerald compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Gerald Joseph Ferguson is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,300 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
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2256733
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Baker & Hostetler LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10111
- Phone
- (212) 589-4238
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gerald Joseph Ferguson'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
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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Gerald Joseph Ferguson'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 Ferguson licensed?
Gerald Ferguson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gerald Joseph Ferguson admitted to the bar?
Gerald Joseph Ferguson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Gerald Joseph Ferguson go to law school?
Gerald Joseph Ferguson attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Gerald Joseph Ferguson work for?
Gerald Joseph Ferguson is associated with Baker & Hostetler LLP in New York, NY.
Is Gerald Joseph Ferguson in good standing?
Yes, Gerald Joseph Ferguson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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