New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Wesley Lane Deaton

University Of Georgia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Denver, NC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2014
Admitted
12
Years in bar
5280953
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2014, Wesley Lane Deaton has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 25% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

12 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 75%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Georgia School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2014
12 years
Law school
University Of Georgia School Of Law
83.5% active rate
Registration
5280953
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5280953 on the New York register belongs to Wesley Lane Deaton, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under The Deaton Law Firm, PLLC, located in Denver, NC, ZIP 28037. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW (218 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Wesley Lane Deaton is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Wesley Lane Deaton sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

12 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

12 Top 75% higher than 25% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

University Of Georgia School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Georgia School Of Law's 218 alumni in the New York register, 83.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%83.5%
University Of Georgia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2014 admission class today

Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 71.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years2014 class 67.2% 71.5% ▲ +6.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2014 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5280953
Year Admitted
2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
The Deaton Law Firm, PLLC
ZIP Code
28037
Phone
(704) 489-2491

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Wesley Lane Deaton'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in 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 Wesley Lane Deaton with the closest admission year to 2014. 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

Wesley Lane Deaton'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 Wesley Deaton licensed?

Wesley Deaton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Wesley Lane Deaton admitted to the bar?

Wesley Lane Deaton has been on the New York bar register since 2014.

Where did Wesley Lane Deaton go to law school?

Wesley Lane Deaton attended UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Wesley Lane Deaton work for?

Wesley Lane Deaton is associated with The Deaton Law Firm, PLLC in Denver, NC.

Is Wesley Lane Deaton in good standing?

Yes, Wesley Lane Deaton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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