New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John G. O'Leary
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Short Hills, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1878487
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John G. O'Leary has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #17 of 182
- by tenure in Short Hills office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John G. O'Leary has carried New York bar registration 1878487 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 John G. O'Leary, located in Short Hills, NJ, ZIP 07078. Educational background: New York Law School (15,778 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, John G. O'Leary 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 G. O'Leary's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Short Hills, NJ office peers
John G. O'Leary is toward the newer end of Short Hills, NJ's NY register cohort: #17 of 182 by years since admission. See the Short Hills attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #17
- City cohort
- 182
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1983
Nearest tenure peers in Short Hills
- David William Ambrosia admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Peter Arthur Langerman admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Jeffrey A. Baumel admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Eric S. Francis admitted 1984 · 42 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 8,062 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, John G. O'Leary is longer-tenured than 99%.
43 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,062 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,062 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 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1878487
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- John G. O'Leary
- City
- Short Hills, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07078
- Phone
- (973) 997-9223
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John G. O'Leary'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 O'Leary licensed?
John O'Leary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John G. O'Leary admitted to the bar?
John G. O'Leary's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did John G. O'Leary go to law school?
John G. O'Leary attended New York Law School.
What company does John G. O'Leary work for?
John G. O'Leary is associated with John G. O'Leary in Short Hills, NJ.
Is John G. O'Leary in good standing?
Yes, John G. O'Leary holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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