New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

John Arthur Coates

Vanderbilt alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Tulsa, OK. 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
2131738
NY reg #

The record in one line

John Arthur Coates carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

39 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Vanderbilt

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Vanderbilt
62.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2131738
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John Arthur Coates is registered as bar number 2131738 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under John A. Coates, located in Tulsa, OK, ZIP 74170. Educational background: VANDERBILT (294 registered alumni).

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 John compares to fellow Vanderbilt alumni

Among the 214 Vanderbilt graduates in the New York register, John Arthur Coates is longer-tenured than 77% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

39 years vs. Vanderbilt alumni

Years since admission - 214 NY-registered alumni of this school

39 Top 23% higher than 77% of 214 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Vanderbilt's active-bar rate

Of Vanderbilt's 294 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Vanderbilt alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.2%
Vanderbilt 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.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1987 class 66.2% 71.3% ▲ +7.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2131738
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
John A. Coates
ZIP Code
74170
Phone
(918) 592-7070

Education

VANDERBILT

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Arthur Coates's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

John Arthur Coates 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 John Coates licensed?

John Coates is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John Arthur Coates admitted to the bar?

John Arthur Coates's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did John Arthur Coates go to law school?

John Arthur Coates attended VANDERBILT.

What company does John Arthur Coates work for?

John Arthur Coates is associated with John A. Coates in Tulsa, OK.

Is John Arthur Coates in good standing?

No, John Arthur Coates carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.