New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
I Blakeley Johnstone
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1756378
- NY reg #
The record in one line
I Blakeley Johnstone has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
I Blakeley Johnstone has carried New York bar registration 1756378 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
Practice address is listed under Methfessel & Werbel, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10123. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, I Blakeley Johnstone 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
I Blakeley Johnstone's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How I compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, I Blakeley Johnstone is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 512 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
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1756378
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Methfessel & Werbel
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10123
- Phone
- (212) 947-1999
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
I Blakeley Johnstone'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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I Blakeley Johnstone'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 I Johnstone licensed?
I Johnstone is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was I Blakeley Johnstone admitted to the bar?
I Blakeley Johnstone's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did I Blakeley Johnstone go to law school?
I Blakeley Johnstone attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does I Blakeley Johnstone work for?
I Blakeley Johnstone is associated with Methfessel & Werbel in New York, NY.
Is I Blakeley Johnstone in good standing?
Yes, I Blakeley Johnstone holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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