New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Gerard Culhane
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Wilmington, DE. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1906569
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Gerard Culhane has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #15 of 370
- by tenure in Wilmington office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Gerard Culhane has carried New York bar registration 1906569 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 Widener U. School Of Law, located in Wilmington, DE, ZIP 19803. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (9,681 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, John Gerard Culhane 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 Gerard Culhane's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Wilmington, DE office peers
Most of the 370 NY-registered attorneys in Wilmington, DE outrank John Gerard Culhane on tenure; this record sits at the 4th local percentile (rank #15). See the Wilmington attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #15
- City cohort
- 370
- Local percentile
- 4th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Wilmington
- Andrew E. Feldman admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Ellyn Freeman admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Eric M. Gansberg admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Alan Evan Garfield admitted 1984 · 42 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 John compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,509 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John Gerard Culhane is longer-tenured than 99%.
42 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,509 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,509 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
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 9,681 alumni in the New York register, 83.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1906569
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Widener U. School Of Law
- City
- Wilmington, DE
- ZIP Code
- 19803
- Phone
- (302) 477-2107
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Gerard Culhane'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.
Near-tenure Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1984 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1984), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1984 whose listed office city differs from Wilmington, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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John Gerard Culhane'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 John Culhane licensed?
John Culhane is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Gerard Culhane admitted to the bar?
John Gerard Culhane's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did John Gerard Culhane go to law school?
John Gerard Culhane attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does John Gerard Culhane work for?
John Gerard Culhane is associated with Widener U. School Of Law in Wilmington, DE.
Is John Gerard Culhane in good standing?
Yes, John Gerard Culhane holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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