New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sean Thornton Seelinger
Univ. Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4924452
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sean Thornton Seelinger has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 62%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ. Of North Carolina
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sean Thornton Seelinger carries New York bar registration 4924452, 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 Ropes & Gray LLP, located in London Ec4m 7aw. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA (97 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Sean Thornton Seelinger 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 Thornton Seelinger was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Univ. Of North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of Univ. Of North Carolina's 97 alumni in the New York register, 51.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 88.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4924452
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- City
- London Ec4m 7aw
- Phone
- (743) 770-4566
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sean Thornton Seelinger's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Ropes & Gray LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Univ. Of North Carolina alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2011 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2011), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2011 whose listed office city differs from London Ec4m 7aw, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Sean Thornton Seelinger with the closest admission year to 2011. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sean Seelinger licensed?
Sean Seelinger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sean Thornton Seelinger admitted to the bar?
Sean Thornton Seelinger was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Sean Thornton Seelinger go to law school?
Sean Thornton Seelinger attended UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What company does Sean Thornton Seelinger work for?
Sean Thornton Seelinger is associated with Ropes & Gray LLP in London Ec4m 7aw.
Is Sean Thornton Seelinger in good standing?
Yes, Sean Thornton Seelinger holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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