New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Dean John Balaes
Vanderbilt University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in Nashville, TN. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5818885
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Dean John Balaes has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5818885 on the New York register belongs to Dean John Balaes, currently in active 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 Sperling & Slater LLC, located in Nashville, TN, ZIP 37203. Educational background: Vanderbilt University Law School (909 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Dean John Balaes 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
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Dean John Balaes sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Dean compares to fellow Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Among the 835 Vanderbilt University Law School graduates in the New York register, Dean John Balaes is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 835 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 69% higher than 31% of 835 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University Law School's 909 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5818885
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sperling & Slater LLC
- City
- Nashville, TN
- ZIP Code
- 37203
- Phone
- (615) 946-1323
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dean John Balaes'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 Dean Balaes licensed?
Dean Balaes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dean John Balaes admitted to the bar?
Dean John Balaes has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Dean John Balaes go to law school?
Dean John Balaes attended Vanderbilt University Law School.
What company does Dean John Balaes work for?
Dean John Balaes is associated with Sperling & Slater LLC in Nashville, TN.
Is Dean John Balaes in good standing?
Yes, Dean John Balaes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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