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
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
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
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
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
- City
- New York, NY
- 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".
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 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.
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