New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John William Goldsmith

University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Otisville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2354363
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, John William Goldsmith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

37 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Buffalo
37% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2354363
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2354363 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John William Goldsmith, 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 Town Of Mount Hope Court, located in Otisville, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10963. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 37 years on the register, John William Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

37 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 University Of Buffalo alumni

Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, John William Goldsmith is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

37 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 37% higher than 63% of 316 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%37%
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2354363
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Town Of Mount Hope Court
County
Orange
ZIP Code
10963
Phone
(845) 386-5303

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John William Goldsmith'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

John William Goldsmith's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Goldsmith licensed?

John Goldsmith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John William Goldsmith admitted to the bar?

John William Goldsmith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did John William Goldsmith go to law school?

John William Goldsmith attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.

What company does John William Goldsmith work for?

John William Goldsmith is associated with Town Of Mount Hope Court in Otisville, NY.

Is John William Goldsmith in good standing?

Yes, John William Goldsmith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.