New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Keith Lester Kearney
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1257179
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Keith Lester Kearney has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Keith Lester Kearney has carried New York bar registration 1257179 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Keith Lester Kearney has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Keith Lester Kearney's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1257179
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4152
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Keith Lester Kearney'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 Keith Kearney licensed?
Keith Kearney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Keith Lester Kearney admitted to the bar?
Keith Lester Kearney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Keith Lester Kearney go to law school?
Keith Lester Kearney attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Keith Lester Kearney work for?
Keith Lester Kearney is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Keith Lester Kearney in good standing?
Yes, Keith Lester Kearney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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