New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Carlton Edward Wessel

Boston College Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5534037
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2017, Carlton Edward Wessel has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

9 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Boston College 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
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston College Law School
78.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5534037
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5534037 on the New York register belongs to Carlton Edward Wessel, currently in active 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 Dla Piper LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Boston College Law School (2,021 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Carlton Edward Wessel is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Carlton Edward Wessel sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

9 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

9 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Carlton compares to fellow Boston College Law School alumni

Among the 1,575 Boston College Law School graduates in the New York register, Carlton Edward Wessel is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

9 years vs. Boston College Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,575 NY-registered alumni of this school

9 Top 78% higher than 22% of 1,575 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Boston College Law School's active-bar rate

Of Boston College Law School's 2,021 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Boston College Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%78.5%
Boston College Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2017 admission class today

Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5534037
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Dla Piper LLP
ZIP Code
20004
Phone
(202) 799-4720

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Carlton Edward Wessel'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

Carlton Edward Wessel'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 Carlton Wessel licensed?

Carlton Wessel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Carlton Edward Wessel admitted to the bar?

Carlton Edward Wessel has been on the New York bar register since 2017.

Where did Carlton Edward Wessel go to law school?

Carlton Edward Wessel attended Boston College Law School.

What company does Carlton Edward Wessel work for?

Carlton Edward Wessel is associated with Dla Piper LLP in Washington, DC.

Is Carlton Edward Wessel in good standing?

Yes, Carlton Edward Wessel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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