New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Butler Horton
Columbia University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1964, registered office in Greenwich, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1964
- Admitted
- 62
- Years in bar
- 1437367
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Butler Horton carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1964 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 62 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #8 of 508
- by tenure in Greenwich office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Butler Horton is registered as bar number 1437367 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bhs Halstead, located in Greenwich, CT, ZIP 06830. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Greenwich, CT office peers
Most of the 508 NY-registered attorneys in Greenwich, CT outrank John Butler Horton on tenure; this record sits at the 1st local percentile (rank #8). See the Greenwich attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #8
- City cohort
- 508
- Local percentile
- 1st
- Admitted
- 1964
Nearest tenure peers in Greenwich
- Perry Ashley admitted 1964 · 62 yr
- Stephen Morton Brecher admitted 1964 · 62 yr
- Paul Joseph Coughlin admitted 1964 · 62 yr
- Martin Alan Fischer admitted 1964 · 62 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Columbia University School Of Law alumni
Among the 304 Columbia University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John Butler Horton is longer-tenured than 99%.
62 years vs. Columbia University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 304 NY-registered alumni of this school
62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 304 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 · September 2026
The 1964 admission class today
Of the 1,418 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1964, 18.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1437367
- Year Admitted
- 1964 (62 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bhs Halstead
- City
- Greenwich, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06830
- Phone
- (203) 861-0050
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Butler Horton's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Columbia University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1964 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1964), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1964 whose listed office city differs from Greenwich, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for John Butler Horton: closest NY bar admission year outside CT, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~509 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1964)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Horton licensed?
John Horton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Butler Horton admitted to the bar?
John Butler Horton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1964.
Where did John Butler Horton go to law school?
John Butler Horton attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does John Butler Horton work for?
John Butler Horton is associated with Bhs Halstead in Greenwich, CT.
Is John Butler Horton in good standing?
No, John Butler Horton carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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