New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Joseph Kearns Iii
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Pittsburgh, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1305499
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Joseph Kearns Iii carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1977 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- #8 of 366
- by tenure in Pittsburgh office peers
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Joseph Kearns Iii is registered as bar number 1305499 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, located in Pittsburgh, PA, ZIP 15219. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Pittsburgh, PA office peers
Most of the 366 NY-registered attorneys in Pittsburgh, PA outrank John Joseph Kearns Iii on tenure; this record sits at the 2nd local percentile (rank #8). See the Pittsburgh attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #8
- City cohort
- 366
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1977
Nearest tenure peers in Pittsburgh
- Kevin D. Ashley admitted 1977 · 49 yr
- Steven Arciuolo admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Robert Joseph Brisson admitted 1978 · 48 yr
- Claudia A. Davidson admitted 1978 · 48 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,676 Fordham graduates in the New York register, John Joseph Kearns Iii is longer-tenured than 99%.
49 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,676 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,676 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 · September 2026
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1305499
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
- City
- Pittsburgh, PA
- ZIP Code
- 15219
- Phone
- (412) 566-2075
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Joseph Kearns Iii's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside 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.
Same firm affiliation: Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Fordham alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1977 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1977), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1977 whose listed office city differs from Pittsburgh, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for John Joseph Kearns Iii: closest NY bar admission year outside PA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~367 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1977)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Kearns licensed?
John Kearns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Joseph Kearns Iii admitted to the bar?
John Joseph Kearns Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did John Joseph Kearns Iii go to law school?
John Joseph Kearns Iii attended FORDHAM.
What company does John Joseph Kearns Iii work for?
John Joseph Kearns Iii is associated with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is John Joseph Kearns Iii in good standing?
No, John Joseph Kearns Iii carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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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.