New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Theodore Andrew Cotter
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Staten Island, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4693198
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Theodore Andrew Cotter has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Theodore Andrew Cotter carries New York bar registration 4693198, an established, active practitioner 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 Divernieri, Divernieri & Cotter, LLP, located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10306. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Theodore Andrew Cotter 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
Theodore Andrew Cotter was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Theodore compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Theodore Andrew Cotter is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 52% higher than 48% of 12,299 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
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4693198
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Divernieri, Divernieri & Cotter, LLP
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10306
- Phone
- (718) 667-1301
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Theodore Andrew Cotter'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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Theodore Andrew Cotter'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 Theodore Cotter licensed?
Theodore Cotter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Theodore Andrew Cotter admitted to the bar?
Theodore Andrew Cotter was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Theodore Andrew Cotter go to law school?
Theodore Andrew Cotter attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Theodore Andrew Cotter work for?
Theodore Andrew Cotter is associated with Divernieri, Divernieri & Cotter, LLP in Staten Island, NY.
Is Theodore Andrew Cotter in good standing?
Yes, Theodore Andrew Cotter 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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