New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John J. Cahill
Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Slingerlands, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1550904
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John J. Cahill has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John J. Cahill has carried New York bar registration 1550904 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Messina & Cahill, located in Slingerlands, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12159. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (510 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, John J. Cahill 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
John J. Cahill's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow Western New England alumni
Among the 358 Western New England graduates in the New York register, John J. Cahill is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Western New England alumni
Years since admission - 358 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 358 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western New England's active-bar rate
Of Western New England's 510 alumni in the New York register, 62.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Western New England alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1550904
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Messina & Cahill
- City
- Slingerlands, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12159
- Phone
- (518) 439-4005
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John J. Cahill'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Cahill licensed?
John Cahill is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John J. Cahill admitted to the bar?
John J. Cahill's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did John J. Cahill go to law school?
John J. Cahill attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.
What company does John J. Cahill work for?
John J. Cahill is associated with Messina & Cahill in Slingerlands, NY.
Is John J. Cahill in good standing?
Yes, John J. Cahill holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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