New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Christopher Alan Karns
American Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Irving, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2700573
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Christopher Alan Karns ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2700573 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher Alan Karns, 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 Seneca Nation Of Indians, located in Irving, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14081. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIV (72 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Christopher Alan Karns 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 Alan Karns's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Christopher compares to fellow American Univ alumni
Among the 58 American Univ graduates in the New York register, Christopher Alan Karns is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. American Univ alumni
Years since admission - 58 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 72% higher than 28% of 58 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
American Univ's active-bar rate
Of American Univ's 72 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
American Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2700573
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seneca Nation Of Indians
- City
- Irving, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14081
- Phone
- (716) 532-4900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Alan Karns'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 Christopher Karns licensed?
Christopher Karns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Alan Karns admitted to the bar?
Christopher Alan Karns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Christopher Alan Karns go to law school?
Christopher Alan Karns attended AMERICAN UNIV.
What company does Christopher Alan Karns work for?
Christopher Alan Karns is associated with Seneca Nation Of Indians in Irving, NY.
Is Christopher Alan Karns in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Alan Karns holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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