New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kerry James Houghton
Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Columbus, OH. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2632842
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Kerry James Houghton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2632842 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kerry James Houghton, 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 Jeffrey Fiduciary Company, located in Columbus, OH, ZIP 43215. Educational background: VIRGINIA (63 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Kerry James Houghton 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 Kerry James Houghton's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Virginia's active-bar rate
Of Virginia's 63 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Virginia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2632842
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jeffrey Fiduciary Company
- City
- Columbus, OH
- ZIP Code
- 43215
- Phone
- (614) 221-0362
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kerry James Houghton'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 Kerry Houghton licensed?
Kerry Houghton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kerry James Houghton admitted to the bar?
Kerry James Houghton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Kerry James Houghton go to law school?
Kerry James Houghton attended VIRGINIA.
What company does Kerry James Houghton work for?
Kerry James Houghton is associated with Jeffrey Fiduciary Company in Columbus, OH.
Is Kerry James Houghton in good standing?
Yes, Kerry James Houghton 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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