New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Frick Root
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2379485
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, John Frick Root ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2379485 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Frick Root, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Hsbc Holdings Plc, located in London E14 5hq. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, John Frick Root still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John Frick Root's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, John Frick Root is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2379485
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hsbc Holdings Plc
- City
- London E14 5hq
- Phone
- 02079925555
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Frick Root'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 Root licensed?
John Root is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Frick Root admitted to the bar?
John Frick Root's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did John Frick Root go to law school?
John Frick Root attended Harvard Law School.
What company does John Frick Root work for?
John Frick Root is associated with Hsbc Holdings Plc in London E14 5hq.
Is John Frick Root in good standing?
Yes, John Frick Root 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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