New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John J. Mccarthy
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1206820
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John J. Mccarthy has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #1501 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John J. Mccarthy has carried New York bar registration 1206820 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Morrison & Foerster LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM (6,328 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, John J. Mccarthy 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 J. Mccarthy's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
John J. Mccarthy is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #1,501 of 93,608 (2nd percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1,501
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1971
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Roger Bennet Adler admitted 1971 · 55 yr
- Richard Allen Anderman admitted 1971 · 55 yr
- Richard Thompson Andrias admitted 1971 · 55 yr
- Paul H. Appel admitted 1971 · 55 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 alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, John J. Mccarthy is longer-tenured than 99%.
55 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 37% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1206820
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morrison & Foerster LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 468-8241
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John J. Mccarthy'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Mccarthy licensed?
John Mccarthy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John J. Mccarthy admitted to the bar?
John J. Mccarthy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did John J. Mccarthy go to law school?
John J. Mccarthy attended FORDHAM.
What company does John J. Mccarthy work for?
John J. Mccarthy is associated with Morrison & Foerster LLP in New York, NY.
Is John J. Mccarthy in good standing?
Yes, John J. Mccarthy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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