New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Theodore Northington Farris
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1199561
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Theodore Northington Farris appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Theodore Northington Farris is registered as bar number 1199561 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dorsey & Whitney LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Theodore compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Theodore Northington Farris is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 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
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1199561
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 415-9351
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Theodore Northington Farris's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Theodore Farris licensed?
Theodore Farris is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Theodore Northington Farris admitted to the bar?
Theodore Northington Farris's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Theodore Northington Farris go to law school?
Theodore Northington Farris attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Theodore Northington Farris work for?
Theodore Northington Farris is associated with Dorsey & Whitney LLP in New York, NY.
Is Theodore Northington Farris in good standing?
Not currently, Theodore Northington Farris's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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