New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Christopher William Besant
Univ Of Toronto alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2482008
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Christopher William Besant ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Toronto
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2482008 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher William Besant, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Gardiner Roberts LLP, located in Toronto, Ontario M5h 4e3. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF TORONTO (26 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Christopher William Besant 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 Christopher William Besant's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 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
Univ Of Toronto's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Toronto's 26 alumni in the New York register, 73.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Univ Of Toronto alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2482008
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gardiner Roberts LLP
- City
- Toronto, Ontario M5h 4e3
- Phone
- (416) 865-4022
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher William Besant'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.
Other Attorneys at Gardiner Roberts LLP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Christopher Besant licensed?
Christopher Besant is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher William Besant admitted to the bar?
Christopher William Besant's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Christopher William Besant go to law school?
Christopher William Besant attended UNIV OF TORONTO.
What company does Christopher William Besant work for?
Christopher William Besant is associated with Gardiner Roberts LLP in Toronto, Ontario M5h 4e3.
Is Christopher William Besant in good standing?
Yes, Christopher William Besant 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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