New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Bernard Meade
University College,Cork Ireland alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4092581
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Bernard Meade has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #31470 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- University College,Cork Ireland
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Bernard Meade carries New York bar registration 4092581, an established, active practitioner 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE,CORK IRELAND.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Bernard Meade remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Bernard Meade was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
John Bernard Meade is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #31,470 of 93,608 (34th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #31,470
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 34th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Aliaa Ezzat Abdelrahman admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Andrea Abraham admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Peter A. Abruzzese admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Gabriel Acri admitted 2002 · 24 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.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4092581
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4077
Education
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE,CORK IRELAND
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Bernard Meade'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 Meade licensed?
John Meade is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Bernard Meade admitted to the bar?
John Bernard Meade was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did John Bernard Meade go to law school?
John Bernard Meade attended UNIVERSITY COLLEGE,CORK IRELAND.
What company does John Bernard Meade work for?
John Bernard Meade is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is John Bernard Meade in good standing?
Yes, John Bernard Meade holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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