New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Randolph Douglas Colton
Vanderbilt alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Nashville, TN. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5437777
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Randolph Douglas Colton has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5437777 on the New York register belongs to Randolph Douglas Colton, currently in active 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 Colton Law Firm, LLC, located in Nashville, TN, ZIP 37204. Educational background: VANDERBILT (294 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Randolph Douglas Colton is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Randolph Douglas Colton sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Randolph compares to fellow Vanderbilt alumni
Among the 214 Vanderbilt graduates in the New York register, Randolph Douglas Colton is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Vanderbilt alumni
Years since admission - 214 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 100% higher than 0% of 214 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt's 294 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vanderbilt alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5437777
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Colton Law Firm, LLC
- City
- Nashville, TN
- ZIP Code
- 37204
- Phone
- (615) 256-2600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Randolph Douglas Colton'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Randolph Colton licensed?
Randolph Colton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Randolph Douglas Colton admitted to the bar?
Randolph Douglas Colton has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Randolph Douglas Colton go to law school?
Randolph Douglas Colton attended VANDERBILT.
What company does Randolph Douglas Colton work for?
Randolph Douglas Colton is associated with Colton Law Firm, LLC in Nashville, TN.
Is Randolph Douglas Colton in good standing?
Yes, Randolph Douglas Colton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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