New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jacob Harold Johnston
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5145826
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Jacob Harold Johnston has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5145826 on the New York register belongs to Jacob Harold Johnston, currently in active 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 Freshfields Us LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Jacob Harold Johnston is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Jacob Harold Johnston sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jacob compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Jacob Harold Johnston is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 99% higher than 1% of 2,473 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
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5145826
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Freshfields Us LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 777-4554
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jacob Harold Johnston'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 Jacob Johnston licensed?
Jacob Johnston is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jacob Harold Johnston admitted to the bar?
Jacob Harold Johnston has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Jacob Harold Johnston go to law school?
Jacob Harold Johnston attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Jacob Harold Johnston work for?
Jacob Harold Johnston is associated with Freshfields Us LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Jacob Harold Johnston in good standing?
Yes, Jacob Harold Johnston 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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