New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Terrence John Whelan
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Watertown, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1113992
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Terrence John Whelan has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Terrence John Whelan has carried New York bar registration 1113992 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Terrence John Whelan, located in Watertown, NY (Jefferson County), ZIP 13601. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Terrence John Whelan 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
Terrence John Whelan's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Terrence compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, Terrence John Whelan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,756 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1113992
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Terrence John Whelan
- City
- Watertown, NY
- County
- Jefferson
- ZIP Code
- 13601
- Phone
- (315) 816-9385
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Terrence John Whelan'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 Terrence Whelan licensed?
Terrence Whelan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Terrence John Whelan admitted to the bar?
Terrence John Whelan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Terrence John Whelan go to law school?
Terrence John Whelan attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
What company does Terrence John Whelan work for?
Terrence John Whelan is associated with Terrence John Whelan in Watertown, NY.
Is Terrence John Whelan in good standing?
Yes, Terrence John Whelan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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