New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Wesley Scott
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4993929
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, John Wesley Scott has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4993929 on the New York register belongs to John Wesley Scott, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ballard Spahr LLP, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19103. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
John Wesley Scott is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, John Wesley Scott sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, John Wesley Scott is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,424 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4993929
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ballard Spahr LLP
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19103
- Phone
- (215) 864-8635
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Wesley Scott'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 Scott licensed?
John Scott is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Wesley Scott admitted to the bar?
John Wesley Scott has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did John Wesley Scott go to law school?
John Wesley Scott attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does John Wesley Scott work for?
John Wesley Scott is associated with Ballard Spahr LLP in Philadelphia, PA.
Is John Wesley Scott in good standing?
Yes, John Wesley Scott holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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