New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John William Person

Washington And Lee Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2072197
NY reg #

The record in one line

John William Person appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1986 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

40 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Washington And Lee Univ

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington And Lee Univ
54.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2072197
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John William Person is registered as bar number 2072197 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIV (42 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Washington And Lee Univ's active-bar rate

Of Washington And Lee Univ's 42 alumni in the New York register, 54.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Washington And Lee Univ alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%54.8%
Washington And Lee Univ alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 66.2% 57.6% ▼ -13.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
2072197
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John William Person's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

John William Person is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Person licensed?

John Person is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John William Person admitted to the bar?

John William Person's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did John William Person go to law school?

John William Person attended WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIV.

Is John William Person in good standing?

Not currently, John William Person's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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