New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale
Case Western Reserve Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Richmond Hill, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2554343
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2554343 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale, 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 Nightingale Law Firm, PLLC, located in Richmond Hill, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11418. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE LAW (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale 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 H. Cornelius Nightingale's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 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
Case Western Reserve Law's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve Law's 4 alumni in the New York register, 25% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2554343
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nightingale Law Firm, PLLC
- City
- Richmond Hill, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11418
- Phone
- (347) 509-3200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale'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 Cornelius Nightingale licensed?
Catherine Cornelius Nightingale is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale admitted to the bar?
Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale go to law school?
Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE LAW.
What company does Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale work for?
Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale is associated with Nightingale Law Firm, PLLC in Richmond Hill, NY.
Is Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale in good standing?
Yes, Catherine H. Cornelius Nightingale holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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