New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

John William Cornell

Univ Of Pittsburgh alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1891191
NY reg #

The record in one line

John William Cornell carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

43 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Univ Of Pittsburgh

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of Pittsburgh
48.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1891191
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John William Cornell is registered as bar number 1891191 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 Hill, Steadman & Simpson, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. Educational background: UNIV OF PITTSBURGH (68 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 Univ Of Pittsburgh alumni

Among the 56 Univ Of Pittsburgh graduates in the New York register, John William Cornell is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. Univ Of Pittsburgh alumni

Years since admission - 56 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 32% higher than 68% of 56 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 60 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

Univ Of Pittsburgh's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of Pittsburgh's 68 alumni in the New York register, 48.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Univ Of Pittsburgh alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%48.2%
Univ Of Pittsburgh alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1891191
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Hill, Steadman & Simpson
ZIP Code
60606
Phone
(312) 876-0200

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John William Cornell'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%
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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 William Cornell 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 Cornell licensed?

John Cornell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John William Cornell admitted to the bar?

John William Cornell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did John William Cornell go to law school?

John William Cornell attended UNIV OF PITTSBURGH.

What company does John William Cornell work for?

John William Cornell is associated with Hill, Steadman & Simpson in Chicago, IL.

Is John William Cornell in good standing?

No, John William Cornell 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.