New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Carlton Gorton
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 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.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2150605
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, James Carlton Gorton 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
- New York University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2150605 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Carlton Gorton, 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 Latham & Watkins LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, James Carlton Gorton 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 James Carlton Gorton'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
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 James compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Carlton Gorton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law 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
- 2150605
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 906-1804
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Carlton Gorton'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 James Gorton licensed?
James Gorton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Carlton Gorton admitted to the bar?
James Carlton Gorton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did James Carlton Gorton go to law school?
James Carlton Gorton attended New York University School of Law.
What company does James Carlton Gorton work for?
James Carlton Gorton is associated with Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Carlton Gorton in good standing?
Yes, James Carlton Gorton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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