New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1440825
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane has carried New York bar registration 1440825 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Federico Schwartz Merolesi & Lyddane LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1440825
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federico Schwartz Merolesi & Lyddane LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (917) 683-9653
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane'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 Lyddane licensed?
John Lyddane is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane admitted to the bar?
John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane go to law school?
John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane work for?
John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane is associated with Federico Schwartz Merolesi & Lyddane LLP in New York, NY.
Is John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane in good standing?
Yes, John Lawrence Ashton Lyddane holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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