New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joanne E. Waters
George Mason University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5384060
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Joanne E. Waters has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Mason University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5384060 on the New York register belongs to Joanne E. Waters, currently in active 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 Verma & Waters, LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. Educational background: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (124 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Joanne E. Waters 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
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Joanne E. Waters sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 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 Joanne compares to fellow George Mason University alumni
Among the 102 George Mason University graduates in the New York register, Joanne E. Waters is longer-tenured than 5% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. George Mason University alumni
Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 95% higher than 5% of 102 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Mason University's active-bar rate
Of George Mason University's 124 alumni in the New York register, 68.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Mason University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5384060
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Verma & Waters, LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 888-7877
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joanne E. Waters'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 Joanne Waters licensed?
Joanne Waters is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joanne E. Waters admitted to the bar?
Joanne E. Waters has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Joanne E. Waters go to law school?
Joanne E. Waters attended GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joanne E. Waters work for?
Joanne E. Waters is associated with Verma & Waters, LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Joanne E. Waters in good standing?
Yes, Joanne E. Waters holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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