New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Townsend Bostelman
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 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.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1660794
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Townsend Bostelman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Townsend Bostelman is registered as bar number 1660794 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How John compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, John Townsend Bostelman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1660794
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 558-3840
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Townsend Bostelman's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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John Townsend Bostelman is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Bostelman licensed?
John Bostelman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Townsend Bostelman admitted to the bar?
John Townsend Bostelman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did John Townsend Bostelman go to law school?
John Townsend Bostelman attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Townsend Bostelman work for?
John Townsend Bostelman is associated with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is John Townsend Bostelman in good standing?
Not currently, John Townsend Bostelman's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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