New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Walter Doherty
Fordham Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2804490
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Walter Doherty appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1997 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Fordham Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Walter Doherty is registered as bar number 2804490 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 29 years on the register. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW (355 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" 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 Fordham Law alumni
Among the 239 Fordham Law graduates in the New York register, John Walter Doherty is longer-tenured than 73%.
29 years vs. Fordham Law alumni
Years since admission - 239 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 27% higher than 73% of 239 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 · August 2026
Fordham Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham Law's 355 alumni in the New York register, 53.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Fordham Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 2804490
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Walter Doherty's current status, "Resigned", 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 Fordham Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1997 .
Same admission year (1997), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1997 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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John Walter Doherty is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Doherty licensed?
John Doherty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Walter Doherty admitted to the bar?
John Walter Doherty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did John Walter Doherty go to law school?
John Walter Doherty attended FORDHAM LAW.
Is John Walter Doherty in good standing?
Not currently, John Walter Doherty's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.