New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough

University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in South Royalton, VT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1677236
NY reg #

The record in one line

Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

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

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania
70.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1677236
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough has carried New York bar registration 1677236 for the better part of a career, still active 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 Vermont Law School, located in South Royalton, VT, ZIP 05068. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 46 years, Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough 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

Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

46 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

46 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 Oliver compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania alumni

Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

46 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni

Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,853 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 35 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 Pennsylvania's active-bar rate

Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%70.1%
University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1677236
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Vermont Law School
ZIP Code
05068
Phone
(802) 831-1231

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough'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

Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough'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 Oliver Goodenough licensed?

Oliver Goodenough is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough admitted to the bar?

Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough go to law school?

Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.

What company does Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough work for?

Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough is associated with Vermont Law School in South Royalton, VT.

Is Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough in good standing?

Yes, Oliver Ramsdell Goodenough holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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