New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Teresa Gaffney
St Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2098044
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Teresa Gaffney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2098044 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Teresa Gaffney, 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 The Gaffney Law Group, P.C., located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: ST JOHNS (3,079 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Teresa Gaffney 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 Teresa Gaffney's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Teresa compares to fellow St Johns alumni
Among the 1,577 St Johns graduates in the New York register, Teresa Gaffney is longer-tenured than 30% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. St Johns alumni
Years since admission - 1,577 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 70% higher than 30% of 1,577 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
St Johns's active-bar rate
Of St Johns's 3,079 alumni in the New York register, 36.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2098044
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Gaffney Law Group, P.C.
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (631) 935-1066
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Teresa Gaffney'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Teresa Gaffney licensed?
Teresa Gaffney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Teresa Gaffney admitted to the bar?
Teresa Gaffney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Teresa Gaffney go to law school?
Teresa Gaffney attended ST JOHNS.
What company does Teresa Gaffney work for?
Teresa Gaffney is associated with The Gaffney Law Group, P.C. in Melville, NY.
Is Teresa Gaffney in good standing?
Yes, Teresa Gaffney 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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