New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Susan R. Finneran

Notre Dame Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Newburyport, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
1167436
NY reg #

The record in one line

Susan R. Finneran has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

48 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Notre Dame Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Notre Dame Law School
72.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1167436
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Susan R. Finneran has carried New York bar registration 1167436 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Finneran & Nicholson, located in Newburyport, MA, ZIP 01950. Educational background: NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL (204 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 48 years, Susan R. Finneran has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Susan R. Finneran's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

48 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Susan compares to fellow Notre Dame Law School alumni

Among the 168 Notre Dame Law School graduates in the New York register, Susan R. Finneran is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

48 years vs. Notre Dame Law School alumni

Years since admission - 168 NY-registered alumni of this school

48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 168 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 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 · May 2026

Notre Dame Law School's active-bar rate

Of Notre Dame Law School's 204 alumni in the New York register, 72.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Notre Dame Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%72.1%
Notre Dame Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 66.2% 52.6% ▼ -20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1167436
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Finneran & Nicholson
ZIP Code
01950
Phone
(978) 462-1514

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Susan R. Finneran'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Susan R. Finneran'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 Susan Finneran licensed?

Susan Finneran is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Susan R. Finneran admitted to the bar?

Susan R. Finneran's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Susan R. Finneran go to law school?

Susan R. Finneran attended NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Susan R. Finneran work for?

Susan R. Finneran is associated with Finneran & Nicholson in Newburyport, MA.

Is Susan R. Finneran in good standing?

Yes, Susan R. Finneran holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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