New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz

New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Ithaca, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2008
Admitted
18
Years in bar
4609756
NY reg #

The record in one line

Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

18 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University School Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2008
18 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University School Of Law
81.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4609756
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz carries New York bar registration 4609756, an established, active practitioner 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 Grammatech, located in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County), ZIP 14850. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

18 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

18 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Deborah compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni

Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

18 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school

18 Top 48% higher than 52% of 13,304 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

New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.3%
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2008 admission class today

Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years2008 class 66.2% 68.2% ▲ +3.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2008 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4609756
Year Admitted
2008 (18 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Grammatech
County
Tompkins
ZIP Code
14850
Phone
(607) 273-7340

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz'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

Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz'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 Deborah Katz licensed?

Deborah Katz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz admitted to the bar?

Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz was admitted to the bar in 2008.

Where did Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz go to law school?

Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz attended New York University School of Law.

What company does Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz work for?

Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz is associated with Grammatech in Ithaca, NY.

Is Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz in good standing?

Yes, Deborah Stephanie Surden Katz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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