New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Harvey Kearney
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2647741
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Robert Harvey Kearney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2647741 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Harvey Kearney, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Robert Harvey Kearney 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 Robert Harvey Kearney's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Robert compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Robert Harvey Kearney is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 61% higher than 39% of 316 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 Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2647741
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 775-4500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Harvey Kearney'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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Robert Harvey Kearney'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 Robert Kearney licensed?
Robert Kearney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Harvey Kearney admitted to the bar?
Robert Harvey Kearney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Robert Harvey Kearney go to law school?
Robert Harvey Kearney attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does Robert Harvey Kearney work for?
Robert Harvey Kearney is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Robert Harvey Kearney in good standing?
Yes, Robert Harvey Kearney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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