New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
George Hallett Denton
Hastings College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Woodstock, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2139236
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, George Hallett Denton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hastings College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2139236 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to George Hallett Denton, 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 Denton Tavares Paes LLC, located in Woodstock, NY (Ulster County), ZIP 12498. Educational background: HASTINGS COLLEGE (51 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, George Hallett Denton 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 George Hallett Denton's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How George compares to fellow Hastings College alumni
Among the 51 Hastings College graduates in the New York register, George Hallett Denton is longer-tenured than 25% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Hastings College alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 75% higher than 25% of 51 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
Hastings College's active-bar rate
Of Hastings College's 51 alumni in the New York register, 52.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Hastings College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2139236
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Denton Tavares Paes LLC
- City
- Woodstock, NY
- County
- Ulster
- ZIP Code
- 12498
- Phone
- (917) 776-8102
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
George Hallett Denton'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 George Denton licensed?
George Denton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was George Hallett Denton admitted to the bar?
George Hallett Denton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did George Hallett Denton go to law school?
George Hallett Denton attended HASTINGS COLLEGE.
What company does George Hallett Denton work for?
George Hallett Denton is associated with Denton Tavares Paes LLC in Woodstock, NY.
Is George Hallett Denton in good standing?
Yes, George Hallett Denton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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