New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Christopher David Montgomery

University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Charlotte, NC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2013
Admitted
13
Years in bar
5131214
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2013, Christopher David Montgomery has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

13 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Chicago Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2013
13 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Chicago Law School
82.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5131214
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5131214 on the New York register belongs to Christopher David Montgomery, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, located in Charlotte, NC, ZIP 28202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Christopher David Montgomery is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Christopher David Montgomery sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

13 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 University Of Chicago Law School alumni

Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Christopher David Montgomery is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

13 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school

13 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,214 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82.8%
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2013 admission class today

Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2013 class 66.2% 87.8% ▲ +32.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2013 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5131214
Year Admitted
2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
ZIP Code
28202
Phone
(212) 504-6000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christopher David Montgomery'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 David Montgomery'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 Montgomery licensed?

Christopher Montgomery is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christopher David Montgomery admitted to the bar?

Christopher David Montgomery has been on the New York bar register since 2013.

Where did Christopher David Montgomery go to law school?

Christopher David Montgomery attended University of Chicago Law School.

What company does Christopher David Montgomery work for?

Christopher David Montgomery is associated with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in Charlotte, NC.

Is Christopher David Montgomery in good standing?

Yes, Christopher David Montgomery holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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