New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John N. Philipps Jr
Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2862365
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, John N. Philipps Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2862365 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John N. Philipps Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Office Of Nys Inspector General, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, John N. Philipps Jr 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 N. Philipps Jr's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 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 Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni
Among the 293 Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduates in the New York register, John N. Philipps Jr is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni
Years since admission - 293 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 5% higher than 95% of 293 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2862365
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Office Of Nys Inspector General
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 439-7102
Education
THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John N. Philipps Jr'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 Philipps licensed?
John Philipps is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John N. Philipps Jr admitted to the bar?
John N. Philipps Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did John N. Philipps Jr go to law school?
John N. Philipps Jr attended THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does John N. Philipps Jr work for?
John N. Philipps Jr is associated with Office Of Nys Inspector General in Buffalo, NY.
Is John N. Philipps Jr in good standing?
Yes, John N. Philipps Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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