New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Patricia Veronica Norton

Fordham University 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
3990496
NY reg #

The record in one line

Patricia Veronica Norton has held an active New York bar license for 25 years - admitted in 2001, longer-tenured than 61% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

25 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3990496
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Patricia Veronica Norton is registered as bar number 3990496 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2001, representing roughly 25 years since admission, a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under American Express Company, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10285. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry, firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered, this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter, it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Patricia Veronica Norton was admitted in 2001, giving 25 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

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

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). This entry sits in this band. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 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 Patricia compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Patricia Veronica Norton is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

25 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school

25 Top 57% higher than 43% of 2,345 fellow alumni

5–10: 23 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 88 fellow alumni (4%). Below this entry. 15–20: 119 fellow alumni (5%). Below this entry. 20–25: 775 fellow alumni (33%). Below this entry. 25–30: 574 fellow alumni (24%). This entry sits in this band. 30–35: 446 fellow alumni (19%). Above this entry. 35–40: 320 fellow alumni (14%). Above this entry. 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

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3990496
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2027

Location & Contact

Company
American Express Company
County
New York
ZIP Code
10285
Phone
(212) 640-8449

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Patricia Veronica Norton's current status is "Currently registered".

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.

Consumer Complaint Data

The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. American Express Company has been named in consumer complaints.

4,636
Debt Collection Complaints (National)
415
Debt Collection Complaints (NY)

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.

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Before you rely on this record

Patricia Veronica Norton is currently listed as "Currently registered" - treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Patricia Norton licensed?

Patricia Norton is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Patricia Veronica Norton admitted to the bar?

Patricia Veronica Norton was admitted to the bar in 2001.

Where did Patricia Veronica Norton go to law school?

Patricia Veronica Norton attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

What company does Patricia Veronica Norton work for?

Patricia Veronica Norton is associated with American Express Company in New York, NY.

Is Patricia Veronica Norton in good standing?

Yes, Patricia Veronica Norton has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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