New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Mary Helen Finlayson

John Marshall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Waverly, NY. 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
2340214
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Mary Helen Finlayson 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
John Marshall

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Law school
John Marshall
57.3% active rate
Registration
2340214
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2340214 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Mary Helen Finlayson, 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 Mary H. Finlayson Law Firm, located in Waverly, NY (Tioga County), ZIP 14892. Educational background: JOHN MARSHALL (143 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Mary Helen Finlayson 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 Mary Helen Finlayson'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 · August 2026

How Mary compares to fellow John Marshall alumni

Among the 129 John Marshall graduates in the New York register, Mary Helen Finlayson is longer-tenured than 39%.

36 years vs. John Marshall alumni

Years since admission - 129 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 61% higher than 39% of 129 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 50 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 · August 2026

John Marshall's active-bar rate

Of John Marshall's 143 alumni in the New York register, 57.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%57.3%
John Marshall alumni, active-bar rate

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
2340214
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Mary H. Finlayson Law Firm
County
Tioga
ZIP Code
14892
Phone
(607) 565-2321

Education

JOHN MARSHALL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Mary Helen Finlayson'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 Mary Helen Finlayson 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Mary Helen Finlayson'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 Mary Finlayson licensed?

Mary Finlayson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Mary Helen Finlayson admitted to the bar?

Mary Helen Finlayson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Mary Helen Finlayson go to law school?

Mary Helen Finlayson attended JOHN MARSHALL.

What company does Mary Helen Finlayson work for?

Mary Helen Finlayson is associated with Mary H. Finlayson Law Firm in Waverly, NY.

Is Mary Helen Finlayson in good standing?

Yes, Mary Helen Finlayson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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