New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Bernard D. Reams Jr
University Of Kansas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in San Antonio, TX. 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
- 2759777
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Bernard D. Reams Jr 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
- University Of Kansas
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2759777 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Bernard D. Reams Jr, 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 Na, located in San Antonio, TX, ZIP 78216. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (77 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Bernard D. Reams Jr 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 D. Reams Jr'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
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 Kansas alumni
Among the 66 University Of Kansas graduates in the New York register, Bernard D. Reams Jr is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. University Of Kansas alumni
Years since admission - 66 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 36% higher than 64% of 66 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 Kansas's active-bar rate
Of University Of Kansas's 77 alumni in the New York register, 57.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Kansas 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
- 2759777
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Na
- City
- San Antonio, TX
- ZIP Code
- 78216
- Phone
- (210) 455-9571
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bernard D. Reams Jr'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 D. Reams Jr'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 Reams licensed?
Bernard Reams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernard D. Reams Jr admitted to the bar?
Bernard D. Reams Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Bernard D. Reams Jr go to law school?
Bernard D. Reams Jr attended UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
What company does Bernard D. Reams Jr work for?
Bernard D. Reams Jr is associated with Na in San Antonio, TX.
Is Bernard D. Reams Jr in good standing?
Yes, Bernard D. Reams Jr 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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