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"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Tennessee
51.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2242642
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

37 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 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% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

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

This attorney 10 65 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

University Of Tennessee's active-bar rate

Of University Of Tennessee's 54 alumni in the New York register, 51.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Tennessee alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%51.9%
University Of Tennessee alumni, active-bar rate

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

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
ZIP Code
27265
Phone
(336) 587-5174

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Kathleen Murphy Brinkey'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Kathleen Murphy Brinkey's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.