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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse University
56.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1440825
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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 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

This attorney 5 40 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

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

0%100%New York avg66%56.9%
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.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 66.2% 42% ▼ -36.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

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
County
New York
ZIP Code
10016
Phone
(917) 683-9653

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
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 Lawrence Ashton Lyddane'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 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").

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