New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John James Morrissey
New York alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 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.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1566710
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John James Morrissey has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John James Morrissey has carried New York bar registration 1566710 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 Bdo, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK (1,824 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, John James Morrissey 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 James Morrissey's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow New York alumni
Among the 1,239 New York graduates in the New York register, John James Morrissey is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. New York alumni
Years since admission - 1,239 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,239 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
New York's active-bar rate
Of New York's 1,824 alumni in the New York register, 41.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1566710
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bdo
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (917) 797-1848
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John James Morrissey'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Morrissey licensed?
John Morrissey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John James Morrissey admitted to the bar?
John James Morrissey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did John James Morrissey go to law school?
John James Morrissey attended NEW YORK.
What company does John James Morrissey work for?
John James Morrissey is associated with Bdo in New York, NY.
Is John James Morrissey in good standing?
Yes, John James Morrissey holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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