New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Wesley Dorris Iii
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Tucson, AZ. 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
- 2854552
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Wesley Dorris Iii appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- #44 of 102
- by tenure in Tucson office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Wesley Dorris Iii is registered as bar number 2854552 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 Dorris Law Group, PLLC, located in Tucson, AZ, ZIP 85701. 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.
Tenure among Tucson, AZ office peers
Against Tucson, AZ's 102-attorney NY register cohort, John Wesley Dorris Iii lands at the 42nd tenure percentile (rank #44). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Tucson attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #44
- City cohort
- 102
- Local percentile
- 42nd
- Admitted
- 1997
Nearest tenure peers in Tucson
- James Daniel Houston admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- Jennifer Robyn Richardson admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Mark Francis Willimann admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- Lewis Barbieri admitted 1995 · 31 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, John Wesley Dorris Iii is longer-tenured than 41% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 59% higher than 41% 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 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2854552
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dorris Law Group, PLLC
- City
- Tucson, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85701
- Phone
- (520) 622-4866
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Wesley Dorris Iii'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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Tucson, AZ
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare John Wesley Dorris Iii with similar attorneys in Tucson.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
John Wesley Dorris Iii 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 Dorris licensed?
John Dorris is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Wesley Dorris Iii admitted to the bar?
John Wesley Dorris Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did John Wesley Dorris Iii go to law school?
John Wesley Dorris Iii attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Wesley Dorris Iii work for?
John Wesley Dorris Iii is associated with Dorris Law Group, PLLC in Tucson, AZ.
Is John Wesley Dorris Iii in good standing?
Not currently, John Wesley Dorris Iii'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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.