New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Mitchell Lee Lathrop

University Of Southern California alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in San Diego, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1716695
NY reg #

The record in one line

Mitchell Lee Lathrop has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

45 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Southern California

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Southern California
64.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1716695
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Mitchell Lee Lathrop has carried New York bar registration 1716695 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Law Of Office Mitchell L. Lathrop, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92101. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (240 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 45 years, Mitchell Lee Lathrop has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Mitchell Lee Lathrop's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

45 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Mitchell compares to fellow University Of Southern California alumni

Among the 216 University Of Southern California graduates in the New York register, Mitchell Lee Lathrop is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. University Of Southern California alumni

Years since admission - 216 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 216 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

University Of Southern California's active-bar rate

Of University Of Southern California's 240 alumni in the New York register, 64.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Southern California alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%64.3%
University Of Southern California alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1716695
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Law Of Office Mitchell L. Lathrop
ZIP Code
92101
Phone
(619) 955-5951

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Mitchell Lee Lathrop'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Mitchell Lee Lathrop'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 Mitchell Lathrop licensed?

Mitchell Lathrop is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Mitchell Lee Lathrop admitted to the bar?

Mitchell Lee Lathrop's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Mitchell Lee Lathrop go to law school?

Mitchell Lee Lathrop attended UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

What company does Mitchell Lee Lathrop work for?

Mitchell Lee Lathrop is associated with Law Of Office Mitchell L. Lathrop in San Diego, CA.

Is Mitchell Lee Lathrop in good standing?

Yes, Mitchell Lee Lathrop holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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