New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Lita Mercedes Dwight

Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Kerhonkson, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1995
Admitted
31
Years in bar
2713865
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Lita Mercedes Dwight ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

31 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Georgetown University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Law school
Georgetown University
Registration
2713865
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2713865 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lita Mercedes Dwight, 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 Paws Over Profits, Inc., located in Kerhonkson, NY (Ulster County), ZIP 12446. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

After 31 years on the register, Lita Mercedes Dwight 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 Lita Mercedes Dwight's 31 years since admission in 1995.

31 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · September 2026

How Lita compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni

Among the 1,583 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, Lita Mercedes Dwight is longer-tenured than 73%.

31 years vs. Georgetown University alumni

Years since admission - 1,583 NY-registered alumni of this school

31 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,583 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 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 · September 2026

The 1995 admission class today

Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 80.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1995 class 67.2% 80.2% ▲ +19.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2713865
Year Admitted
1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Paws Over Profits, Inc.
County
Ulster
ZIP Code
12446
Phone
(646) 228-7805

Education

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lita Mercedes Dwight's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Lita Mercedes Dwight with the closest admission year to 1995. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Lita Mercedes Dwight's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lita Dwight licensed?

Lita Dwight is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lita Mercedes Dwight admitted to the bar?

Lita Mercedes Dwight's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.

Where did Lita Mercedes Dwight go to law school?

Lita Mercedes Dwight attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.

What company does Lita Mercedes Dwight work for?

Lita Mercedes Dwight is associated with Paws Over Profits, Inc. in Kerhonkson, NY.

Is Lita Mercedes Dwight in good standing?

Yes, Lita Mercedes Dwight holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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