New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Van Husan Whitbeck
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 2309276
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Van Husan Whitbeck carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Van Husan Whitbeck is registered as bar number 2309276 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HARVARD (7,219 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How John compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, John Van Husan Whitbeck is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2309276
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Van Husan Whitbeck's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Van Husan Whitbeck carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Whitbeck licensed?
John Whitbeck is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Van Husan Whitbeck admitted to the bar?
John Van Husan Whitbeck's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did John Van Husan Whitbeck go to law school?
John Van Husan Whitbeck attended HARVARD.
Is John Van Husan Whitbeck in good standing?
No, John Van Husan Whitbeck carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.