New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Britton Payne
Fordham Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4628426
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Britton Payne has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Britton Payne carries New York bar registration 4628426, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nickelodeon, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90038. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Britton Payne 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 Britton Payne was admitted in 2008, giving 18 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.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Fordham Law alumni
Among the 241 Fordham Law graduates in the New York register, John Britton Payne is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Fordham Law alumni
Years since admission - 241 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 76% higher than 24% of 241 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 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4628426
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nickelodeon
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90038
- Phone
- (917) 561-3496
Education
FORDHAM LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Britton Payne'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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John Britton Payne'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 Payne licensed?
John Payne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Britton Payne admitted to the bar?
John Britton Payne was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did John Britton Payne go to law school?
John Britton Payne attended FORDHAM LAW.
What company does John Britton Payne work for?
John Britton Payne is associated with Nickelodeon in Los Angeles, CA.
Is John Britton Payne in good standing?
Yes, John Britton Payne holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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