New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Francis Gaffney
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Florham Park, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2455665
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, John Francis Gaffney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2455665 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Francis Gaffney, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 John F Gaffney, located in Florham Park, NJ, ZIP 07932. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, John Francis Gaffney 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 Francis Gaffney's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 John compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, John Francis Gaffney is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2455665
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- John F Gaffney
- City
- Florham Park, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07932
- Phone
- (973) 580-4935
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Francis Gaffney'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 Gaffney licensed?
John Gaffney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Francis Gaffney admitted to the bar?
John Francis Gaffney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did John Francis Gaffney go to law school?
John Francis Gaffney attended New York Law School.
What company does John Francis Gaffney work for?
John Francis Gaffney is associated with John F Gaffney in Florham Park, NJ.
Is John Francis Gaffney in good standing?
Yes, John Francis Gaffney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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