New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Matthew James Norton
University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Charleston, SC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5454822
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Matthew James Norton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 10 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of South Carolina School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew James Norton is registered as bar number 5454822 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under K&L Gates LLP, located in Charleston, SC, ZIP 29401. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of South Carolina School of Law (94 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Matthew compares to fellow University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumni
Among the 90 University Of South Carolina School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Matthew James Norton is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 90 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 48% higher than 52% of 90 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
University Of South Carolina School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of South Carolina School Of Law's 94 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5454822
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- K&L Gates LLP
- City
- Charleston, SC
- ZIP Code
- 29401
- Phone
- (843) 579-5634
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew James Norton's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Matthew James Norton is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthew Norton licensed?
Matthew Norton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew James Norton admitted to the bar?
Matthew James Norton has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Matthew James Norton go to law school?
Matthew James Norton attended University of South Carolina School of Law.
What company does Matthew James Norton work for?
Matthew James Norton is associated with K&L Gates LLP in Charleston, SC.
Is Matthew James Norton in good standing?
Not currently, Matthew James Norton's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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