New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John L. Kotchick Iii
Thomas M Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2140564
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John L. Kotchick Iii's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1987 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John L. Kotchick Iii is registered as bar number 2140564 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 39 years on the register. Educational background: THOMAS M COOLEY (464 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How John compares to fellow Thomas M Cooley alumni
Among the 233 Thomas M Cooley graduates in the New York register, John L. Kotchick Iii is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Thomas M Cooley alumni
Years since admission - 233 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 31% higher than 69% of 233 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Thomas M Cooley's active-bar rate
Of Thomas M Cooley's 464 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Thomas M Cooley alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 2140564
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John L. Kotchick Iii's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Kotchick licensed?
John Kotchick is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John L. Kotchick Iii admitted to the bar?
John L. Kotchick Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did John L. Kotchick Iii go to law school?
John L. Kotchick Iii attended THOMAS M COOLEY.
Is John L. Kotchick Iii in good standing?
John L. Kotchick Iii's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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