New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kathleen Murphy Brinkey
University Of Tennessee alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in High Point, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2242642
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Kathleen Murphy Brinkey ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #3 of 5
- by tenure in High Point office peers
- Law school
- University Of Tennessee
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2242642 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kathleen Murphy Brinkey, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Brinkey Law Offices, PLLC, located in High Point, NC, ZIP 27265. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (54 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Kathleen Murphy Brinkey 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 Kathleen Murphy Brinkey's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among High Point, NC office peers
In the small High Point, NC cohort (5 with admission years), Kathleen Murphy Brinkey ranks #3 by tenure. See the High Point attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 40th
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in High Point
- Barbara L. Kumm admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Archena Bhalla Titus admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Robert Arthur Sherman admitted 1966 · 60 yr
- Clayton Jacob Blazek admitted 2019 · 7 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 Kathleen compares to fellow University Of Tennessee alumni
Among the 52 University Of Tennessee graduates in the New York register, Kathleen Murphy Brinkey is longer-tenured than 48%.
37 years vs. University Of Tennessee alumni
Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 52% higher than 48% of 52 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
University Of Tennessee's active-bar rate
Of University Of Tennessee's 54 alumni in the New York register, 61.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2242642
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brinkey Law Offices, PLLC
- City
- High Point, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27265
- Phone
- (336) 587-5174
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kathleen Murphy Brinkey'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.
Near-tenure University Of Tennessee alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1989 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from High Point, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Kathleen Murphy Brinkey with the closest admission year to 1989. 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 Kathleen Brinkey licensed?
Kathleen Brinkey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kathleen Murphy Brinkey admitted to the bar?
Kathleen Murphy Brinkey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Kathleen Murphy Brinkey go to law school?
Kathleen Murphy Brinkey attended UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE.
What company does Kathleen Murphy Brinkey work for?
Kathleen Murphy Brinkey is associated with Brinkey Law Offices, PLLC in High Point, NC.
Is Kathleen Murphy Brinkey in good standing?
Yes, Kathleen Murphy Brinkey holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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