New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joel Philip Gorham
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1290048
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Philip Gorham carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1973 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Philip Gorham is registered as bar number 1290048 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Joel P Gorham, located in Vancouver, B.C. V6s 2n5. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Joel compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,136 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Joel Philip Gorham is longer-tenured than 99%.
53 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 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 · September 2026
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1290048
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joel P Gorham
- City
- Vancouver, B.C. V6s 2n5
- Phone
- (604) 731-5398
Education
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Philip Gorham's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Syracuse University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1973 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1973), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1973 whose listed office city differs from Vancouver, B.C. V6s 2n5, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Joel Philip Gorham with the closest admission year to 1973. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Joel Philip Gorham carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joel Gorham licensed?
Joel Gorham is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Philip Gorham admitted to the bar?
Joel Philip Gorham's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Joel Philip Gorham go to law school?
Joel Philip Gorham attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joel Philip Gorham work for?
Joel Philip Gorham is associated with Joel P Gorham in Vancouver, B.C. V6s 2n5.
Is Joel Philip Gorham in good standing?
No, Joel Philip Gorham carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.