New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Sean Ellis Kearney

Queen'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2002
Admitted
24
Years in bar
4060778
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sean Ellis Kearney has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

24 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Queen'S University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2002
24 years
Law school
Queen'S University
79.2% active rate
Registration
4060778
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sean Ellis Kearney carries New York bar registration 4060778, an established, active practitioner in 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 Civil Law Division, Ministry Of The Attorney General, located in Toronto Ontario M7a 2s9. Educational background: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY (53 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Sean Ellis Kearney remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Sean Ellis Kearney was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.

24 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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

Queen'S University's active-bar rate

Of Queen'S University's 53 alumni in the New York register, 79.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%79.2%
Queen'S University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2002 admission class today

Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

64%65%66%67%68% Statewide, all years2002 class 67.2% 64.4% ▼ -4.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4060778
Year Admitted
2002 (24 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Civil Law Division, Ministry Of The Attorney General
City
Toronto Ontario M7a 2s9
Phone
(416) 553-9668

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sean Ellis Kearney'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 Sean Ellis Kearney with the closest admission year to 2002. 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

Sean Ellis 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 Sean Kearney licensed?

Sean Kearney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sean Ellis Kearney admitted to the bar?

Sean Ellis Kearney was admitted to the bar in 2002.

Where did Sean Ellis Kearney go to law school?

Sean Ellis Kearney attended QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY.

What company does Sean Ellis Kearney work for?

Sean Ellis Kearney is associated with Civil Law Division, Ministry Of The Attorney General in Toronto Ontario M7a 2s9.

Is Sean Ellis Kearney in good standing?

Yes, Sean Ellis Kearney 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.