New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Edward Cummerford
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Phoenix, AZ. 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
- 1952134
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Edward Cummerford 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"
- #28 of 341
- by tenure in Phoenix office peers
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Edward Cummerford has carried New York bar registration 1952134 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 Greenberg Traurig, LLP, located in Phoenix, AZ, ZIP 85016. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, John Edward Cummerford 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 Edward Cummerford'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 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
Tenure among Phoenix, AZ office peers
Most of the 341 NY-registered attorneys in Phoenix, AZ outrank John Edward Cummerford on tenure; this record sits at the 8th local percentile (rank #28). 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. See the Phoenix attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #28
- City cohort
- 341
- Local percentile
- 8th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Phoenix
- Gary P. Blitz admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Mary Catherine Rubert admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- David R. Smith admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Quinn P. Williams admitted 1984 · 42 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, John Edward Cummerford is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1952134
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Greenberg Traurig, LLP
- City
- Phoenix, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85016
- Phone
- (602) 445-8000
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Edward Cummerford'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 Cummerford licensed?
John Cummerford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Edward Cummerford admitted to the bar?
John Edward Cummerford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did John Edward Cummerford go to law school?
John Edward Cummerford attended COLUMBIA.
What company does John Edward Cummerford work for?
John Edward Cummerford is associated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Phoenix, AZ.
Is John Edward Cummerford in good standing?
Yes, John Edward Cummerford holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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