New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Walter Vallish Foote
Univ Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Southold, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1944362
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter Vallish Foote has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter Vallish Foote has carried New York bar registration 1944362 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Foote & Associates PLLC, located in Southold, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11971. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA (820 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Walter Vallish Foote has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Walter Vallish Foote's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Walter compares to fellow Univ Of Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 633 Univ Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Walter Vallish Foote is longer-tenured than 72% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Univ Of Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 633 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 28% higher than 72% of 633 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
Univ Of Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Pennsylvania's 820 alumni in the New York register, 51.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1944362
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Foote & Associates PLLC
- City
- Southold, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11971
- Phone
- (917) 991-6470
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Vallish Foote'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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Walter Vallish Foote'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 Walter Foote licensed?
Walter Foote is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Vallish Foote admitted to the bar?
Walter Vallish Foote's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Walter Vallish Foote go to law school?
Walter Vallish Foote attended UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA.
What company does Walter Vallish Foote work for?
Walter Vallish Foote is associated with Foote & Associates PLLC in Southold, NY.
Is Walter Vallish Foote in good standing?
Yes, Walter Vallish Foote 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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