New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Jonathan Henry Canter

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1991
Admitted
35
Years in bar
2377943
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Jonathan Henry Canter ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

35 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1991
35 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2377943
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Jonathan Henry Canter is registered as bar number 2377943 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

Practice address is listed under Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Jonathan Henry Canter 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 Jonathan Henry Canter's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

35 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Jonathan compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Jonathan Henry Canter is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

35 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

35 Top 9% higher than 91% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1991 admission class today

Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1991 admission class

65%70%75% Statewide, all years1991 class 66.2% 73.1% ▲ +10.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1991 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2377943
Year Admitted
1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(212) 715-7549

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Jonathan Henry Canter's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Jonathan Henry Canter's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jonathan Canter licensed?

Jonathan Canter is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jonathan Henry Canter admitted to the bar?

Jonathan Henry Canter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.

Where did Jonathan Henry Canter go to law school?

Jonathan Henry Canter attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Jonathan Henry Canter work for?

Jonathan Henry Canter is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP in New York, NY.

Is Jonathan Henry Canter in good standing?

Yes, Jonathan Henry Canter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.