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
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
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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
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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.
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.
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
- City
- Waverly, NY
- County
- Tioga
- ZIP Code
- 14892
- Phone
- (607) 565-2321
Education
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
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.
Near-tenure John Marshall alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1990 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1990), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1990 whose listed office city differs from Waverly, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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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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").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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