New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Kevin Mcelligott
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in New City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1011543
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Kevin Mcelligott has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #37 of 409
- by tenure in New City office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Kevin Mcelligott has carried New York bar registration 1011543 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 John K Mcelligott, located in New City, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10956. Educational background: New York Law School (15,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, John Kevin Mcelligott 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 Kevin Mcelligott's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New City, NY office peers
Most of the 409 NY-registered attorneys in New City, NY outrank John Kevin Mcelligott on tenure; this record sits at the 9th local percentile (rank #37). See the New City attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #37
- City cohort
- 409
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1976
Nearest tenure peers in New City
- Paul Leonard Becker admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Harvey A. Eilbaum admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Robert Lewis Fellows admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Roy L. Jacobs admitted 1976 · 50 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 New York Law School alumni
Among the 8,212 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, John Kevin Mcelligott is longer-tenured than 99%.
50 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,212 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,212 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 15,128 alumni in the New York register, 71% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1011543
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- John K Mcelligott
- City
- New City, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10956
- Phone
- (914) 646-4511
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Kevin Mcelligott'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.
Near-tenure New York Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1976 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1976), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1976 whose listed office city differs from New City, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Mcelligott licensed?
John Mcelligott is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Kevin Mcelligott admitted to the bar?
John Kevin Mcelligott's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did John Kevin Mcelligott go to law school?
John Kevin Mcelligott attended New York Law School.
What company does John Kevin Mcelligott work for?
John Kevin Mcelligott is associated with John K Mcelligott in New City, NY.
Is John Kevin Mcelligott in good standing?
Yes, John Kevin Mcelligott holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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