New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Christine Somers Waters
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4272407
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Christine Somers Waters has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Christine Somers Waters carries New York bar registration 4272407, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Christine Somers Waters 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
Christine Somers Waters was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Christine compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Christine Somers Waters is longer-tenured than 13% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 87% higher than 13% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4272407
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (413) 341-0091
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christine Somers Waters'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 Christine Waters licensed?
Christine Waters is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christine Somers Waters admitted to the bar?
Christine Somers Waters was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Christine Somers Waters go to law school?
Christine Somers Waters attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
Is Christine Somers Waters in good standing?
Yes, Christine Somers Waters 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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