New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew David Root
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3999703
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Matthew David Root ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Matthew David Root is registered as bar number 3999703 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in 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 Latham & Watkins LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Matthew David Root sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Matthew David Root's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Matthew compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Matthew David Root is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 53% higher than 47% of 2,473 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
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3999703
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 906-2991
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Matthew David Root's current status is "Currently registered".
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 David Root'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 Matthew Root licensed?
Matthew Root is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew David Root admitted to the bar?
Matthew David Root's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Matthew David Root go to law school?
Matthew David Root attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Matthew David Root work for?
Matthew David Root is associated with Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, NY.
Is Matthew David Root in good standing?
Yes, Matthew David Root 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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