New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joshua Matthew Bernard
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Houston, TX. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5299060
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Joshua Matthew Bernard has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5299060 on the New York register belongs to Joshua Matthew Bernard, currently in active 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 Clifford Chance Us LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77002. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Joshua Matthew Bernard is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Joshua Matthew Bernard sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joshua compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Joshua Matthew Bernard is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 53% higher than 47% of 1,518 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5299060
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford Chance Us LLP
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77002
- Phone
- (713) 821-2835
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joshua Matthew Bernard'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 Joshua Bernard licensed?
Joshua Bernard is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joshua Matthew Bernard admitted to the bar?
Joshua Matthew Bernard has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Joshua Matthew Bernard go to law school?
Joshua Matthew Bernard attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.
What company does Joshua Matthew Bernard work for?
Joshua Matthew Bernard is associated with Clifford Chance Us LLP in Houston, TX.
Is Joshua Matthew Bernard in good standing?
Yes, Joshua Matthew Bernard 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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