New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Bernard Jay Karwick
Western State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Ridge, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2719094
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Bernard Jay Karwick ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western State University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2719094 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Bernard Jay Karwick, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bernard Karwick, located in Ridge, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11961. Educational background: WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (6 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Bernard Jay Karwick 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 Jay Karwick's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western State University's active-bar rate
Of Western State University's 6 alumni in the New York register, 33.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Western State University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2719094
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bernard Karwick
- City
- Ridge, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11961
- Phone
- (516) 480-8265
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bernard Jay Karwick'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bernard Karwick licensed?
Bernard Karwick is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernard Jay Karwick admitted to the bar?
Bernard Jay Karwick's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Bernard Jay Karwick go to law school?
Bernard Jay Karwick attended WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Bernard Jay Karwick work for?
Bernard Jay Karwick is associated with Bernard Karwick in Ridge, NY.
Is Bernard Jay Karwick in good standing?
Yes, Bernard Jay Karwick holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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