New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jonathan Scott Klarfeld
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2800019
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Jonathan Scott Klarfeld ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2800019 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jonathan Scott Klarfeld, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ropes & Gray, LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NYU.
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Jonathan Scott Klarfeld 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 Jonathan Scott Klarfeld's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 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
How Jonathan compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Jonathan Scott Klarfeld is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 56% higher than 44% of 928 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 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2800019
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray, LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 508-4764
Education
NYU
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jonathan Scott Klarfeld'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 Jonathan Klarfeld licensed?
Jonathan Klarfeld is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jonathan Scott Klarfeld admitted to the bar?
Jonathan Scott Klarfeld's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Jonathan Scott Klarfeld go to law school?
Jonathan Scott Klarfeld attended NYU.
What company does Jonathan Scott Klarfeld work for?
Jonathan Scott Klarfeld is associated with Ropes & Gray, LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Jonathan Scott Klarfeld in good standing?
Yes, Jonathan Scott Klarfeld 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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