New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Christian T. Novay
Thomas M Cooley Law Schl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2907707
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Christian T. Novay ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley Law Schl
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2907707 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christian T. Novay, 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 Lewis. Brisbois, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60661. Educational background: THOMAS M COOLEY LAW SCHL (16 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Christian T. Novay 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 Christian T. Novay's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Thomas M Cooley Law Schl's active-bar rate
Of Thomas M Cooley Law Schl's 16 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Thomas M Cooley Law Schl alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2907707
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lewis. Brisbois
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60661
- Phone
- (312) 463-3428
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christian T. Novay'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 Christian Novay licensed?
Christian Novay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christian T. Novay admitted to the bar?
Christian T. Novay's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Christian T. Novay go to law school?
Christian T. Novay attended THOMAS M COOLEY LAW SCHL.
What company does Christian T. Novay work for?
Christian T. Novay is associated with Lewis. Brisbois in Chicago, IL.
Is Christian T. Novay in good standing?
Yes, Christian T. Novay holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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