New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Christian Votava

Fordham Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2007
Admitted
19
Years in bar
4514865
NY reg #

The record in one line

Christian Votava has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

19 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2007
19 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4514865
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Christian Votava carries New York bar registration 4514865, an established, active practitioner in 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 Harnik Law Firm, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10128. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Christian Votava remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Christian Votava was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

19 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Christian compares to fellow Fordham Law alumni

Among the 241 Fordham Law graduates in the New York register, Christian Votava is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

19 years vs. Fordham Law alumni

Years since admission - 241 NY-registered alumni of this school

19 Top 76% higher than 24% of 241 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 2007 admission class today

Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2007 class 66.2% 85% ▲ +28.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2007 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4514865
Year Admitted
2007 (19 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Harnik Law Firm
County
New York
ZIP Code
10128
Phone
(212) 599-7575

Education

FORDHAM LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christian Votava'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Christian Votava'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 Christian Votava licensed?

Christian Votava is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christian Votava admitted to the bar?

Christian Votava was admitted to the bar in 2007.

Where did Christian Votava go to law school?

Christian Votava attended FORDHAM LAW.

What company does Christian Votava work for?

Christian Votava is associated with Harnik Law Firm in New York, NY.

Is Christian Votava in good standing?

Yes, Christian Votava holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.