New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Andrew Eliason
Washington Lee Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2948255
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, John Andrew Eliason ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington Lee Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2948255 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Andrew Eliason, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON LEE UNIV.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, John Andrew Eliason 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 Andrew Eliason's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2948255
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (202) 339-8546
Education
WASHINGTON LEE UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Andrew Eliason'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 Eliason licensed?
John Eliason is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Andrew Eliason admitted to the bar?
John Andrew Eliason's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did John Andrew Eliason go to law school?
John Andrew Eliason attended WASHINGTON LEE UNIV.
What company does John Andrew Eliason work for?
John Andrew Eliason is associated with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP in Washington, DC.
Is John Andrew Eliason in good standing?
Yes, John Andrew Eliason holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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