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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American Univ
53.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2700573
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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 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

This attorney 25 65 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

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

0%100%New York avg66%53.4%
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.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1995 class 66.2% 78% ▲ +17.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class

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
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14081
Phone
(716) 532-4900

Education

AMERICAN UNIV

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
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

Christopher Alan Karns'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 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").

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