New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Erland Modesto
University Of Texas 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
- 4931317
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Erland Modesto 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 Texas
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Erland Modesto carries New York bar registration 4931317, an established, active practitioner in 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77002. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (489 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Erland Modesto 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
Erland Modesto 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
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 Erland compares to fellow University Of Texas alumni
Among the 365 University Of Texas graduates in the New York register, Erland Modesto is longer-tenured than 10% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. University Of Texas alumni
Years since admission - 365 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 90% higher than 10% of 365 fellow alumni
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
University Of Texas's active-bar rate
Of University Of Texas's 489 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Texas 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
- 4931317
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77002
- Phone
- (713) 821-5627
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Erland Modesto'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 Erland Modesto licensed?
Erland Modesto is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Erland Modesto admitted to the bar?
Erland Modesto was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Erland Modesto go to law school?
Erland Modesto attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.
What company does Erland Modesto work for?
Erland Modesto is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Houston, TX.
Is Erland Modesto in good standing?
Yes, Erland Modesto 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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