New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta
Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Birmingham, AL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4298980
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta carries New York bar registration 4298980, an established, active practitioner 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 Polsinelli PC, located in Birmingham, AL, ZIP 35209. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VIRGINIA (63 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Virginia's active-bar rate
Of Virginia's 63 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Virginia alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4298980
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Polsinelli PC
- City
- Birmingham, AL
- ZIP Code
- 35209
- Phone
- (205) 963-7138
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta'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 Malatesta licensed?
John Malatesta is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta admitted to the bar?
John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta go to law school?
John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta attended VIRGINIA.
What company does John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta work for?
John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta is associated with Polsinelli PC in Birmingham, AL.
Is John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta in good standing?
Yes, John Thomas Aquinas Malatesta 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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