New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
R Lee Dow
New England Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Montpelier, VT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1824903
- NY reg #
The record in one line
R Lee Dow carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1977 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #2 of 58
- by tenure in Montpelier office peers
- Law school
- New England Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
R Lee Dow is registered as bar number 1824903 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Montpelier, VT, ZIP 05602. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND LAW (669 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Montpelier, VT office peers
R Lee Dow is toward the newer end of Montpelier, VT's NY register cohort: #2 of 58 by years since admission. Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Montpelier attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 58
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1977
Nearest tenure peers in Montpelier
- Robert A. Sheftman admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- Jill S. Abrams admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Thomas J. Lehner admitted 1969 · 57 yr
- Jaye Pershing Johnson admitted 1988 · 38 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
New England Law's active-bar rate
Of New England Law's 669 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1824903
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Montpelier, VT
- ZIP Code
- 05602
- Phone
- (802) 793-7500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
R Lee Dow's current status, "Delinquent", 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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R Lee Dow carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is R Dow licensed?
R Dow is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was R Lee Dow admitted to the bar?
R Lee Dow's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did R Lee Dow go to law school?
R Lee Dow attended NEW ENGLAND LAW.
Is R Lee Dow in good standing?
No, R Lee Dow carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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