New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Joseph Anthony Sullivan

Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. 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
2215515
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joseph Anthony Sullivan 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
Columbia University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2215515
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joseph Anthony Sullivan is registered as bar number 2215515 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Pepper Hamilton LLP, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19103. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

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 Columbia University alumni

Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Joseph Anthony Sullivan is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

38 years vs. Columbia University alumni

Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,236 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 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.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2215515
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Pepper Hamilton LLP
ZIP Code
19103
Phone
(215) 981-4304

Education

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph Anthony Sullivan'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside 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

Joseph Anthony Sullivan 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 Sullivan licensed?

Joseph Sullivan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph Anthony Sullivan admitted to the bar?

Joseph Anthony Sullivan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Joseph Anthony Sullivan go to law school?

Joseph Anthony Sullivan attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

What company does Joseph Anthony Sullivan work for?

Joseph Anthony Sullivan is associated with Pepper Hamilton LLP in Philadelphia, PA.

Is Joseph Anthony Sullivan in good standing?

No, Joseph Anthony Sullivan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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