New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Philip Howitt
Ucla alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 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.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2209708
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, John Philip Howitt ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ucla
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2209708 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Philip Howitt, 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 Clifford Chance Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UCLA (343 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, John Philip Howitt 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 Philip Howitt's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Ucla alumni
Among the 252 Ucla graduates in the New York register, John Philip Howitt is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Ucla alumni
Years since admission - 252 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 9% higher than 91% of 252 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
Ucla's active-bar rate
Of Ucla's 343 alumni in the New York register, 63.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ucla alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2209708
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford Chance Us LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 878-8250
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Philip Howitt'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.
Other Attorneys at Clifford Chance Us LLP
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in New York, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare John Philip Howitt with similar attorneys in New York.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
John Philip Howitt'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 Howitt licensed?
John Howitt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Philip Howitt admitted to the bar?
John Philip Howitt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did John Philip Howitt go to law school?
John Philip Howitt attended UCLA.
What company does John Philip Howitt work for?
John Philip Howitt is associated with Clifford Chance Us LLP in New York, NY.
Is John Philip Howitt in good standing?
Yes, John Philip Howitt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.