New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John D. Schaperkotter
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Saint Louis, MO. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1219096
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John D. Schaperkotter has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John D. Schaperkotter has carried New York bar registration 1219096 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, located in Saint Louis, MO, ZIP 63102. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, John D. Schaperkotter 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 D. Schaperkotter's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, John D. Schaperkotter is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1219096
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
- City
- Saint Louis, MO
- ZIP Code
- 63102
- Phone
- (314) 259-2000
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John D. Schaperkotter'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 D. Schaperkotter'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 Schaperkotter licensed?
John Schaperkotter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John D. Schaperkotter admitted to the bar?
John D. Schaperkotter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did John D. Schaperkotter go to law school?
John D. Schaperkotter attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does John D. Schaperkotter work for?
John D. Schaperkotter is associated with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in Saint Louis, MO.
Is John D. Schaperkotter in good standing?
Yes, John D. Schaperkotter 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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