New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Eric Wayne Golightly
University Of Houston Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Alexandria, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4746277
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Eric Wayne Golightly has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Houston Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Eric Wayne Golightly carries New York bar registration 4746277, 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 United States Patent And Trademark Office, located in Alexandria, VA, ZIP 22314. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Houston Law Center (243 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Eric Wayne Golightly 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
Eric Wayne Golightly was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Eric compares to fellow University Of Houston Law Center alumni
Among the 211 University Of Houston Law Center graduates in the New York register, Eric Wayne Golightly is longer-tenured than 65% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. University Of Houston Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 35% higher than 65% of 211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Houston Law Center's active-bar rate
Of University Of Houston Law Center's 243 alumni in the New York register, 78.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Houston Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4746277
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States Patent And Trademark Office
- City
- Alexandria, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22314
- Phone
- (571) 270-3715
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eric Wayne Golightly'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 Eric Golightly licensed?
Eric Golightly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eric Wayne Golightly admitted to the bar?
Eric Wayne Golightly was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Eric Wayne Golightly go to law school?
Eric Wayne Golightly attended University of Houston Law Center.
What company does Eric Wayne Golightly work for?
Eric Wayne Golightly is associated with United States Patent And Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA.
Is Eric Wayne Golightly in good standing?
Yes, Eric Wayne Golightly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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