New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Clifton Brooks Knight
University Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 2298792
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Clifton Brooks Knight has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Clifton Brooks Knight has carried New York bar registration 2298792 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Bookspan LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA (196 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Clifton Brooks Knight has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Clifton Brooks Knight's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Clifton compares to fellow University Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 136 University Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Clifton Brooks Knight is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. University Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 136 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 136 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
University Of North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of University Of North Carolina's 196 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2298792
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bookspan LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (631) 358-1661
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Clifton Brooks Knight'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 Clifton Knight licensed?
Clifton Knight is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Clifton Brooks Knight admitted to the bar?
Clifton Brooks Knight's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Clifton Brooks Knight go to law school?
Clifton Brooks Knight attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What company does Clifton Brooks Knight work for?
Clifton Brooks Knight is associated with Bookspan LLC in New York, NY.
Is Clifton Brooks Knight in good standing?
Yes, Clifton Brooks Knight holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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