New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John B. Kiernan

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1973
Admitted
53
Years in bar
1310614
NY reg #

The record in one line

John B. Kiernan has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

53 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1310614
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John B. Kiernan has carried New York bar registration 1310614 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 Davidoff, Hutcher & Citron LLP, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 53 years, John B. Kiernan 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 B. Kiernan's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

53 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Fordham alumni

Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, John B. Kiernan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

53 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school

53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1973 admission class today

Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 66.2% 42% ▼ -36.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1310614
Year Admitted
1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Davidoff, Hutcher & Citron LLP
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12207
Phone
(518) 465-8230

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John B. Kiernan'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

John B. Kiernan'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 Kiernan licensed?

John Kiernan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John B. Kiernan admitted to the bar?

John B. Kiernan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.

Where did John B. Kiernan go to law school?

John B. Kiernan attended FORDHAM.

What company does John B. Kiernan work for?

John B. Kiernan is associated with Davidoff, Hutcher & Citron LLP in Albany, NY.

Is John B. Kiernan in good standing?

Yes, John B. Kiernan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.