New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Richard Whitney
Northwestern U alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2939148
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, John Richard Whitney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern U
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Richard Whitney is registered as bar number 2939148 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN U (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
John Richard Whitney sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match John Richard Whitney's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Northwestern U's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern U's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern U alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2939148
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. John Richard Whitney'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 Whitney licensed?
John Whitney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Richard Whitney admitted to the bar?
John Richard Whitney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did John Richard Whitney go to law school?
John Richard Whitney attended NORTHWESTERN U.
Is John Richard Whitney in good standing?
Yes, John Richard Whitney 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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