New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Valerie Ann Votto

Catholic Univ Columbus alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Old Lyme, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1987
Admitted
39
Years in bar
2138956
NY reg #

The record in one line

Valerie Ann Votto carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

39 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Catholic Univ Columbus

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Law school
Catholic Univ Columbus
66.7% active rate
Registration
2138956
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Valerie Ann Votto is registered as bar number 2138956 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, 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

Practice address is listed under Waller Smith & Palmer, P.C., located in Old Lyme, CT, ZIP 06371. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIV COLUMBUS (6 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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.

Catholic Univ Columbus's active-bar rate

Of Catholic Univ Columbus's 6 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%66.7%
Catholic Univ Columbus alumni, active-bar rate

The 1987 admission class today

Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72%74%76% Statewide, all years1987 class 67.2% 73.4% ▲ +9.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2138956
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Waller Smith & Palmer, P.C.
ZIP Code
06371
Phone
(860) 434-8063

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Valerie Ann Votto's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Valerie Ann Votto with the closest admission year to 1987. 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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Before you rely on this record

Valerie Ann Votto carries a "Suspended, 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 Valerie Votto licensed?

Valerie Votto is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Valerie Ann Votto admitted to the bar?

Valerie Ann Votto's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did Valerie Ann Votto go to law school?

Valerie Ann Votto attended CATHOLIC UNIV COLUMBUS.

What company does Valerie Ann Votto work for?

Valerie Ann Votto is associated with Waller Smith & Palmer, P.C. in Old Lyme, CT.

Is Valerie Ann Votto in good standing?

No, Valerie Ann Votto carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.