New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Dorian D. Ames

Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Vestal, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1982
Admitted
44
Years in bar
1757319
NY reg #

The record in one line

Dorian D. Ames has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

44 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Georgetown University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1982
44 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Georgetown University
65% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1757319
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Dorian D. Ames has carried New York bar registration 1757319 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Vestal, NY (Broome County), ZIP 13850. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,609 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 44 years, Dorian D. Ames has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Dorian D. Ames's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

44 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

44 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Dorian compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni

Among the 1,596 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, Dorian D. Ames is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

44 years vs. Georgetown University alumni

Years since admission - 1,596 NY-registered alumni of this school

44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,596 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 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

Georgetown University's active-bar rate

Of Georgetown University's 2,609 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65%
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1982 admission class today

Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1982 class 66.2% 53.3% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1757319
Year Admitted
1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

County
Broome
ZIP Code
13850
Phone
(607) 584-5658

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Dorian D. Ames'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

Dorian D. Ames'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 Dorian Ames licensed?

Dorian Ames is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Dorian D. Ames admitted to the bar?

Dorian D. Ames's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.

Where did Dorian D. Ames go to law school?

Dorian D. Ames attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.

Is Dorian D. Ames in good standing?

Yes, Dorian D. Ames holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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