New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kurt Jesse Berney
University Of Texas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in San Francisco, CA. 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
- 2242683
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Kurt Jesse Berney 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 Texas
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2242683 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kurt Jesse Berney, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 O'Melveney & Myers LLP, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (489 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Kurt Jesse Berney 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 Kurt Jesse Berney'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
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 Kurt compares to fellow University Of Texas alumni
Among the 365 University Of Texas graduates in the New York register, Kurt Jesse Berney is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. University Of Texas alumni
Years since admission - 365 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 9% higher than 91% of 365 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 · May 2026
University Of Texas's active-bar rate
Of University Of Texas's 489 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Texas 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2242683
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- O'Melveney & Myers LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 984-8989
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kurt Jesse Berney'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 Kurt Berney licensed?
Kurt Berney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kurt Jesse Berney admitted to the bar?
Kurt Jesse Berney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Kurt Jesse Berney go to law school?
Kurt Jesse Berney attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.
What company does Kurt Jesse Berney work for?
Kurt Jesse Berney is associated with O'Melveney & Myers LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is Kurt Jesse Berney in good standing?
Yes, Kurt Jesse Berney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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