New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Eric John Watson
University Of Pennsylvavia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 3875291
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Eric John Watson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvavia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3875291 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Eric John Watson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Pagaya Technologies, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVAVIA.
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Eric John Watson still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Eric John Watson's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3875291
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pagaya Technologies
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (703) 789-4536
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVAVIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eric John Watson'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 Watson licensed?
Eric Watson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eric John Watson admitted to the bar?
Eric John Watson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Eric John Watson go to law school?
Eric John Watson attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVAVIA.
What company does Eric John Watson work for?
Eric John Watson is associated with Pagaya Technologies in New York, NY.
Is Eric John Watson in good standing?
Yes, Eric John Watson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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