New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Clarence Walter Dorsey
Texas Southern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Houston, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2186179
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Clarence Walter Dorsey carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Texas Southern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Clarence Walter Dorsey is registered as bar number 2186179 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dorsey & Associates, P.C., located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77254. Educational background: TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (19 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Texas Southern University's active-bar rate
Of Texas Southern University's 19 alumni in the New York register, 63.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Texas Southern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2186179
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dorsey & Associates, P.C.
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77254
- Phone
- (713) 223-3334
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Clarence Walter Dorsey's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Clarence Walter Dorsey carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clarence Dorsey licensed?
Clarence Dorsey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Clarence Walter Dorsey admitted to the bar?
Clarence Walter Dorsey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Clarence Walter Dorsey go to law school?
Clarence Walter Dorsey attended TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Clarence Walter Dorsey work for?
Clarence Walter Dorsey is associated with Dorsey & Associates, P.C. in Houston, TX.
Is Clarence Walter Dorsey in good standing?
No, Clarence Walter Dorsey carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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