New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sean Whitley Lane Alford
University Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4870473
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sean Whitley Lane Alford has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sean Whitley Lane Alford carries New York bar registration 4870473, an established, active practitioner 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 Ziff Davis, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10011. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA (196 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sean Whitley Lane Alford remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Sean Whitley Lane Alford was admitted in 2010, giving 16 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.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Sean compares to fellow University Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 136 University Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Sean Whitley Lane Alford is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. University Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 136 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 82% higher than 18% of 136 fellow alumni
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 North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of University Of North Carolina's 196 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4870473
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ziff Davis
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10011
- Phone
- (919) 302-6990
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sean Whitley Lane Alford'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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Sean Whitley Lane Alford'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 Sean Alford licensed?
Sean Alford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sean Whitley Lane Alford admitted to the bar?
Sean Whitley Lane Alford was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Sean Whitley Lane Alford go to law school?
Sean Whitley Lane Alford attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What company does Sean Whitley Lane Alford work for?
Sean Whitley Lane Alford is associated with Ziff Davis in New York, NY.
Is Sean Whitley Lane Alford in good standing?
Yes, Sean Whitley Lane Alford holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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