New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Louis Viola
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1664887
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Louis Viola has held an active New York bar license for 46 years — admitted in 1980, longer-tenured than 92% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Louis Viola is registered as bar number 1664887 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1980, representing roughly 46 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Thompson Coburn LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90067. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Louis Viola was admitted in 1980, giving 46 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.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, John Louis Viola is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission — 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 100% of 4,467 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1664887
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Thompson Coburn LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90067
- Phone
- (310) 282-9407
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. John Louis Viola's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Viola licensed?
John Viola is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was John Louis Viola admitted to the bar?
John Louis Viola was admitted to the bar in 1980.
Where did John Louis Viola go to law school?
John Louis Viola attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Louis Viola work for?
John Louis Viola is associated with Thompson Coburn LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is John Louis Viola in good standing?
Yes, John Louis Viola has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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