New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Willard Elder
University Of Tennessee College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Knoxville, TN. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5557111
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Willard Elder appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2018 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 8 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Tennessee College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Willard Elder is registered as bar number 5557111 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams, LLP, located in Knoxville, TN, ZIP 37902. Educational background: University of Tennessee College of Law (61 registered alumni).
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.
How John compares to fellow University Of Tennessee College Of Law alumni
Among the 58 University Of Tennessee College Of Law graduates in the New York register, John Willard Elder is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. University Of Tennessee College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 58 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 64% higher than 36% of 58 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
University Of Tennessee College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Tennessee College Of Law's 61 alumni in the New York register, 80.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Tennessee College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% 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
- 5557111
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams, LLP
- City
- Knoxville, TN
- ZIP Code
- 37902
- Phone
- (865) 525-0880
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Willard Elder'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Elder licensed?
John Elder is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Willard Elder admitted to the bar?
John Willard Elder has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did John Willard Elder go to law school?
John Willard Elder attended University of Tennessee College of Law.
What company does John Willard Elder work for?
John Willard Elder is associated with Paine, Bickers, Elder, King & Williams, LLP in Knoxville, TN.
Is John Willard Elder in good standing?
Not currently, John Willard Elder's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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