New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Christina Maria Lana

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Williamsville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2157048
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Christina Maria Lana ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

38 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
76.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2157048
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2157048 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christina Maria Lana, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Christina Lana Shine, Esq., located in Williamsville, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (29 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 38 years on the register, Christina Maria Lana 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 Christina Maria Lana's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

38 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill's active-bar rate

Of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill's 29 alumni in the New York register, 76.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%76.7%
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2157048
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Law Office Of Christina Lana Shine, Esq.
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14221
Phone
(716) 631-4841

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christina Maria Lana'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

Christina Maria Lana'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 Christina Lana licensed?

Christina Lana is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christina Maria Lana admitted to the bar?

Christina Maria Lana's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Christina Maria Lana go to law school?

Christina Maria Lana attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.

What company does Christina Maria Lana work for?

Christina Maria Lana is associated with Law Office Of Christina Lana Shine, Esq. in Williamsville, NY.

Is Christina Maria Lana in good standing?

Yes, Christina Maria Lana holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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