New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas
Ateneo College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4770525
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 62%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ateneo College Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas carries New York bar registration 4770525, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bernas Law Offices, located in Makati 1229. Educational background: ATENEO COLLEGE OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas 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
Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4770525
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bernas Law Offices
- City
- Makati 1229
- Phone
- (028) 810-1814
Education
ATENEO COLLEGE OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas'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.
Same admission year (2009), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2009 whose listed office city differs from Makati 1229, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas with the closest admission year to 2009. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jose Bernas licensed?
Jose Bernas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas admitted to the bar?
Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas go to law school?
Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas attended ATENEO COLLEGE OF LAW.
What company does Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas work for?
Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas is associated with Bernas Law Offices in Makati 1229.
Is Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas in good standing?
Yes, Jose Antonio Seechung Bernas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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