New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John William Finley Iii
Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 2965796
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, John William Finley Iii 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 University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2965796 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John William Finley Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (422 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, John William Finley 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 William Finley Iii'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How John compares to fellow Washington University alumni
Among the 282 Washington University graduates in the New York register, John William Finley Iii is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 282 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 41% higher than 59% of 282 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
Washington University's active-bar rate
Of Washington University's 422 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 2965796
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 848-4346
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John William Finley 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 Finley licensed?
John Finley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John William Finley Iii admitted to the bar?
John William Finley Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did John William Finley Iii go to law school?
John William Finley Iii attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does John William Finley Iii work for?
John William Finley Iii is associated with Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is John William Finley Iii in good standing?
Yes, John William Finley Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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