New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Margaret Geer Wachenfeld

Duke alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2360931
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Margaret Geer Wachenfeld ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Duke

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Law school
Duke
Registration
2360931
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2360931 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Margaret Geer Wachenfeld, 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 Themis Research, located in Gilleleje 3250. Educational background: DUKE.

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Margaret Geer Wachenfeld 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 Margaret Geer Wachenfeld's 36 years since admission in 1990.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · September 2026

How Margaret compares to fellow Duke alumni

Among the 269 Duke graduates in the New York register, Margaret Geer Wachenfeld is longer-tenured than 88%.

36 years vs. Duke alumni

Years since admission - 269 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 12% higher than 88% of 269 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · September 2026

The 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 67.2% 56.3% ▼ -16.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2360931
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Themis Research
City
Gilleleje 3250
Phone
(455) 170-4431

Education

DUKE

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Margaret Geer Wachenfeld'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Margaret Geer Wachenfeld with the closest admission year to 1990. 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.

Before you rely on this record

Margaret Geer Wachenfeld'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 Wachenfeld licensed?

Margaret Wachenfeld is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Margaret Geer Wachenfeld admitted to the bar?

Margaret Geer Wachenfeld's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Margaret Geer Wachenfeld go to law school?

Margaret Geer Wachenfeld attended DUKE.

What company does Margaret Geer Wachenfeld work for?

Margaret Geer Wachenfeld is associated with Themis Research in Gilleleje 3250.

Is Margaret Geer Wachenfeld in good standing?

Yes, Margaret Geer Wachenfeld holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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