New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Carole Elaine Klinger
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in New York, 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
- 2379501
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Carole Elaine Klinger 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"
- #14075 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2379501 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Carole Elaine Klinger, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (2,278 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Carole Elaine Klinger 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 Carole Elaine Klinger's 36 years since admission in 1990.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Carole Elaine Klinger is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #14,075 of 93,608 (15th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #14,075
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 15th
- Admitted
- 1990
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Bruce H. Aber admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Don Abraham admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Danal Fredric Abrams admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Irwen Claude Abrams admitted 1990 · 36 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Carole compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 6,604 Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Carole Elaine Klinger is longer-tenured than 99%.
36 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 6,604 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 6,604 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 · August 2026
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2379501
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 813-5973
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Carole Elaine Klinger'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
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 Carole Klinger licensed?
Carole Klinger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Carole Elaine Klinger admitted to the bar?
Carole Elaine Klinger's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Carole Elaine Klinger go to law school?
Carole Elaine Klinger attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
What company does Carole Elaine Klinger work for?
Carole Elaine Klinger is associated with Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. in New York, NY.
Is Carole Elaine Klinger in good standing?
Yes, Carole Elaine Klinger holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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