New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Catherine Mary Ames
Villanova University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3961547
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Catherine Mary Ames ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3961547 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Catherine Mary Ames, 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 Pwc Us Group LLP, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (321 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Catherine Mary Ames 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 Catherine Mary Ames's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Catherine compares to fellow Villanova University alumni
Among the 200 Villanova University graduates in the New York register, Catherine Mary Ames is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Villanova University alumni
Years since admission - 200 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 50% higher than 50% of 200 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
Villanova University's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University's 321 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3961547
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pwc Us Group LLP
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (917) 374-8318
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Catherine Mary Ames'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 Catherine Ames licensed?
Catherine Ames is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Catherine Mary Ames admitted to the bar?
Catherine Mary Ames's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Catherine Mary Ames go to law school?
Catherine Mary Ames attended VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Catherine Mary Ames work for?
Catherine Mary Ames is associated with Pwc Us Group LLP in Melville, NY.
Is Catherine Mary Ames in good standing?
Yes, Catherine Mary Ames 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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