New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Seely Luce
The George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3934213
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, John Seely Luce ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The George Washington University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3934213 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Seely Luce, 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 Director, National Pollution Funds Center, U.S. Coast Guard, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20593. Educational background: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL (370 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, John Seely Luce 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 Seely Luce's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 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
How John compares to fellow The George Washington University Law School alumni
Among the 370 The George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, John Seely Luce is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. The George Washington University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 370 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 2% higher than 98% of 370 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
The George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate
Of The George Washington University Law School's 370 alumni in the New York register, 79% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3934213
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Director, National Pollution Funds Center, U.S. Coast Guard
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20593
- Phone
- (202) 795-6001
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Seely Luce'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 Luce licensed?
John Luce is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Seely Luce admitted to the bar?
John Seely Luce's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did John Seely Luce go to law school?
John Seely Luce attended THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does John Seely Luce work for?
John Seely Luce is associated with Director, National Pollution Funds Center, U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, DC.
Is John Seely Luce in good standing?
Yes, John Seely Luce 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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