New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Margaret Mccoll Chesney

University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in Memphis, TN. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2020
Admitted
6
Years in bar
5822895
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2020, Margaret Mccoll Chesney has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

6 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2020
6 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law
78.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5822895
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5822895 on the New York register belongs to Margaret Mccoll Chesney, currently in active 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 Cordell & Cordell, LLP, located in Memphis, TN, ZIP 38137. Educational background: University of Memphis Humphreys School of Law (23 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Margaret Mccoll Chesney 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

6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Margaret Mccoll Chesney sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

6 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

6 Top 88% higher than 12% 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

University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law's 23 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%78.3%
University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2020 admission class today

Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years2020 class 66.2% 74.8% ▲ +13.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2020 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5822895
Year Admitted
2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Cordell & Cordell, LLP
ZIP Code
38137
Phone
(901) 334-3250

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Margaret Mccoll Chesney'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

Margaret Mccoll Chesney'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 Margaret Chesney licensed?

Margaret Chesney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Margaret Mccoll Chesney admitted to the bar?

Margaret Mccoll Chesney has been on the New York bar register since 2020.

Where did Margaret Mccoll Chesney go to law school?

Margaret Mccoll Chesney attended University of Memphis Humphreys School of Law.

What company does Margaret Mccoll Chesney work for?

Margaret Mccoll Chesney is associated with Cordell & Cordell, LLP in Memphis, TN.

Is Margaret Mccoll Chesney in good standing?

Yes, Margaret Mccoll Chesney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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