New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Arthur Messer
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Fresh Meadows, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2898419
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, John Arthur Messer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2898419 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Arthur Messer, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Messer Law Group, PLLC, located in Fresh Meadows, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11365. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, John Arthur Messer still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John Arthur Messer's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How John compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, John Arthur Messer is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 12% higher than 88% of 8,694 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 · May 2026
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2898419
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Messer Law Group, PLLC
- City
- Fresh Meadows, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11365
- Phone
- (718) 747-7480
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Arthur Messer'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
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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John Arthur Messer'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 Messer licensed?
John Messer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Arthur Messer admitted to the bar?
John Arthur Messer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did John Arthur Messer go to law school?
John Arthur Messer attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does John Arthur Messer work for?
John Arthur Messer is associated with Messer Law Group, PLLC in Fresh Meadows, NY.
Is John Arthur Messer in good standing?
Yes, John Arthur Messer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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