New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Timothy P. Harkness
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2818508
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Timothy P. Harkness ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2818508 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Timothy P. Harkness, 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 Freshfields Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Timothy P. Harkness 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 Timothy P. Harkness's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Timothy compares to fellow University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Timothy P. Harkness is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,993 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
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2818508
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Freshfields Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 230-4610
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Timothy P. Harkness'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 Timothy Harkness licensed?
Timothy Harkness is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Timothy P. Harkness admitted to the bar?
Timothy P. Harkness's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Timothy P. Harkness go to law school?
Timothy P. Harkness attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Timothy P. Harkness work for?
Timothy P. Harkness is associated with Freshfields Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is Timothy P. Harkness in good standing?
Yes, Timothy P. Harkness 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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