New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Bernard Katoura Hooper
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Farmington, MI. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2691137
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Bernard Katoura Hooper ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2691137 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Bernard Katoura Hooper, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Practus LLP, located in Farmington, MI, ZIP 48336. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Bernard Katoura Hooper still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Bernard Katoura Hooper's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How Bernard compares to fellow University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Bernard Katoura Hooper is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,993 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
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2691137
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Practus LLP
- City
- Farmington, MI
- ZIP Code
- 48336
- Phone
- (734) 224-5422
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bernard Katoura Hooper'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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Bernard Katoura Hooper'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 Bernard Hooper licensed?
Bernard Hooper is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernard Katoura Hooper admitted to the bar?
Bernard Katoura Hooper's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Bernard Katoura Hooper go to law school?
Bernard Katoura Hooper attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Bernard Katoura Hooper work for?
Bernard Katoura Hooper is associated with Practus LLP in Farmington, MI.
Is Bernard Katoura Hooper in good standing?
Yes, Bernard Katoura Hooper holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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