New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Cynthia Lynne Harkness
University Of Texas School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Dallas, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2129047
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Cynthia Lynne Harkness ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Texas School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2129047 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cynthia Lynne Harkness, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Foley & Lardner LLP, located in Dallas, TX, ZIP 75201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Texas School of Law (860 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Cynthia Lynne Harkness 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 Cynthia Lynne Harkness's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Cynthia compares to fellow University Of Texas School Of Law alumni
Among the 765 University Of Texas School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Cynthia Lynne Harkness is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. University Of Texas School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 765 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 765 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Texas School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Texas School Of Law's 860 alumni in the New York register, 79.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Texas School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2129047
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Foley & Lardner LLP
- City
- Dallas, TX
- ZIP Code
- 75201
- Phone
- (214) 999-4027
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cynthia Lynne Harkness'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 Cynthia Harkness licensed?
Cynthia Harkness is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cynthia Lynne Harkness admitted to the bar?
Cynthia Lynne Harkness's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Cynthia Lynne Harkness go to law school?
Cynthia Lynne Harkness attended University of Texas School of Law.
What company does Cynthia Lynne Harkness work for?
Cynthia Lynne Harkness is associated with Foley & Lardner LLP in Dallas, TX.
Is Cynthia Lynne Harkness in good standing?
Yes, Cynthia Lynne Harkness holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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