New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Derek Heath Potts
University Of Missouri - Kansas City alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4920112
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Derek Heath Potts has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Missouri - Kansas City
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Derek Heath Potts carries New York bar registration 4920112, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Potts Law Firm LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77098. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY (13 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Derek Heath Potts 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
Derek Heath Potts was admitted in 2011, giving 15 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.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Missouri - Kansas City's active-bar rate
Of University Of Missouri - Kansas City's 13 alumni in the New York register, 69.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Missouri - Kansas City alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4920112
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Potts Law Firm LLP
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77098
- Phone
- (713) 963-8881
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Derek Heath Potts'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 Derek Potts licensed?
Derek Potts is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Derek Heath Potts admitted to the bar?
Derek Heath Potts was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Derek Heath Potts go to law school?
Derek Heath Potts attended UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY.
What company does Derek Heath Potts work for?
Derek Heath Potts is associated with Potts Law Firm LLP in Houston, TX.
Is Derek Heath Potts in good standing?
Yes, Derek Heath Potts holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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