New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John L. Dotson Iii
University Of Southern California alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in San Jose, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2213767
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, John L. Dotson Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Southern California
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2213767 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John L. Dotson Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Fortera, located in San Jose, CA, ZIP 95119. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (240 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, John L. Dotson Iii still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John L. Dotson Iii's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow University Of Southern California alumni
Among the 216 University Of Southern California graduates in the New York register, John L. Dotson Iii is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. University Of Southern California alumni
Years since admission - 216 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 216 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Southern California's active-bar rate
Of University Of Southern California's 240 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Southern California alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2213767
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fortera
- City
- San Jose, CA
- ZIP Code
- 95119
- Phone
- (408) 307-9801
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John L. Dotson Iii's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Dotson licensed?
John Dotson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John L. Dotson Iii admitted to the bar?
John L. Dotson Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did John L. Dotson Iii go to law school?
John L. Dotson Iii attended UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
What company does John L. Dotson Iii work for?
John L. Dotson Iii is associated with Fortera in San Jose, CA.
Is John L. Dotson Iii in good standing?
Yes, John L. Dotson Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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