New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Debra Michele Lightner
Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2963163
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Debra Michele Lightner carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 27 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Seton Hall University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Debra Michele Lightner is registered as bar number 2963163 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Emblemhealth, Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10041. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,039 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Debra compares to fellow Seton Hall University alumni
Among the 772 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, Debra Michele Lightner is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni
Years since admission - 772 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 50% higher than 50% of 772 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
Seton Hall University's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University's 1,039 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2963163
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Emblemhealth, Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10041
- Phone
- (646) 447-5782
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debra Michele Lightner's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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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Debra Michele Lightner carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Debra Lightner licensed?
Debra Lightner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debra Michele Lightner admitted to the bar?
Debra Michele Lightner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Debra Michele Lightner go to law school?
Debra Michele Lightner attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Debra Michele Lightner work for?
Debra Michele Lightner is associated with Emblemhealth, Inc. in New York, NY.
Is Debra Michele Lightner in good standing?
No, Debra Michele Lightner carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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