New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2645034
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2645034 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 31 years on the register. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Johnston compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 42% higher than 58% of 2,708 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
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2645034
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 562-3380
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr'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 Johnston Whitman licensed?
Johnston Whitman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr admitted to the bar?
Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr go to law school?
Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr attended FORDHAM.
Is Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr in good standing?
Yes, Johnston De Forest Whitman Jr 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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