New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John M. Downing Jr
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Rockville Centre, 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
- 2274124
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, John M. Downing Jr 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"
- #134 of 327
- by tenure in Rockville Centre office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2274124 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John M. Downing Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Downing & Peck PC, located in Rockville Centre, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11570. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (9,681 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, John M. Downing Jr 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 John M. Downing Jr's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Rockville Centre, NY office peers
Relative to the 327 NY-registered attorneys listing Rockville Centre, NY, John M. Downing Jr is longer-tenured than 41% (local rank #134). See the Rockville Centre attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #134
- City cohort
- 327
- Local percentile
- 41st
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Rockville Centre
- Joann Ruth Adams admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Jordan Marc Hyman admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Neal Michael Lewis admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Maria Therese Maloney admitted 1989 · 37 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 M. Downing Jr is longer-tenured than 99%.
37 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,509 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 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 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2274124
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Downing & Peck PC
- City
- Rockville Centre, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11570
- Phone
- (212) 514-9190
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John M. Downing Jr'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 1989 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from Rockville Centre, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Downing licensed?
John Downing is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John M. Downing Jr admitted to the bar?
John M. Downing Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did John M. Downing Jr go to law school?
John M. Downing Jr attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does John M. Downing Jr work for?
John M. Downing Jr is associated with Downing & Peck PC in Rockville Centre, NY.
Is John M. Downing Jr in good standing?
Yes, John M. Downing Jr 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.