New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Samuel John Finnessey Jr
Thomas M. Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3986908
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Samuel John Finnessey Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3986908 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Samuel John Finnessey Jr, 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 Nys Department Of Education, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12234. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THOMAS M. COOLEY.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Samuel John Finnessey Jr 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 Samuel John Finnessey Jr's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Samuel compares to fellow Thomas M. Cooley alumni
Among the 230 Thomas M. Cooley graduates in the New York register, Samuel John Finnessey Jr is longer-tenured than 80% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Thomas M. Cooley alumni
Years since admission - 230 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 20% higher than 80% of 230 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
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3986908
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Department Of Education
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12234
- Phone
- (518) 486-9060
Education
THOMAS M. COOLEY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samuel John Finnessey Jr'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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Samuel John Finnessey Jr'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 Samuel Finnessey licensed?
Samuel Finnessey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samuel John Finnessey Jr admitted to the bar?
Samuel John Finnessey Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Samuel John Finnessey Jr go to law school?
Samuel John Finnessey Jr attended THOMAS M. COOLEY.
What company does Samuel John Finnessey Jr work for?
Samuel John Finnessey Jr is associated with Nys Department Of Education in Albany, NY.
Is Samuel John Finnessey Jr in good standing?
Yes, Samuel John Finnessey Jr 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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