New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph S. Cote Iii
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Syracuse, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2177434
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph S. Cote Iii carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph S. Cote Iii is registered as bar number 2177434 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cote' & Van Dyke, LLP, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13203. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Joseph compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Joseph S. Cote Iii is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2177434
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cote' & Van Dyke, LLP
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13203
- Phone
- (315) 478-3074
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph S. Cote Iii's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Joseph S. Cote Iii carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Cote licensed?
Joseph Cote is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph S. Cote Iii admitted to the bar?
Joseph S. Cote Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Joseph S. Cote Iii go to law school?
Joseph S. Cote Iii attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joseph S. Cote Iii work for?
Joseph S. Cote Iii is associated with Cote' & Van Dyke, LLP in Syracuse, NY.
Is Joseph S. Cote Iii in good standing?
No, Joseph S. Cote Iii carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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