New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2309441
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2309441 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Office Of Nys Attorney General, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii 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 Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Carlton compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 15% higher than 85% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2309441
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Office Of Nys Attorney General
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 853-8426
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii'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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Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii'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 Carlton Brownell licensed?
Carlton Brownell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii admitted to the bar?
Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii go to law school?
Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii work for?
Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii is associated with Office Of Nys Attorney General in Buffalo, NY.
Is Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii in good standing?
Yes, Carlton Kearns Brownell Iii 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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