New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Christopher John Zanelotti

Hofstra Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Jericho, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2808897
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Christopher John Zanelotti ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Hofstra 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
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2808897
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2808897 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher John Zanelotti, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under James F. Butler & Associates, located in Jericho, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11753. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, Christopher John Zanelotti 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 John Zanelotti's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Hofstra Law School alumni

Among the 591 Hofstra Law School graduates in the New York register, Christopher John Zanelotti is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

29 years vs. Hofstra Law School alumni

Years since admission - 591 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 29% higher than 71% of 591 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2808897
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
James F. Butler & Associates
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11753
Phone
(516) 229-6000

Education

HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Christopher John Zanelotti'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 John Zanelotti'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 Zanelotti licensed?

Christopher Zanelotti is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Christopher John Zanelotti admitted to the bar?

Christopher John Zanelotti's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Christopher John Zanelotti go to law school?

Christopher John Zanelotti attended HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Christopher John Zanelotti work for?

Christopher John Zanelotti is associated with James F. Butler & Associates in Jericho, NY.

Is Christopher John Zanelotti in good standing?

Yes, Christopher John Zanelotti holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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