New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Elaina Potamianos-Charas
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Jersey City, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2395176
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Elaina Potamianos-Charas has held an active New York bar license for 35 years — admitted in 1991, longer-tenured than 79% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elaina Potamianos-Charas is registered as bar number 2395176 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1991, representing roughly 35 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Jersey City, NJ, ZIP 07302. Educational background: NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL — which has 14,968 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Elaina Potamianos-Charas was admitted in 1991, giving 35 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.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
35 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 Elaina compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 1,245 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Elaina Potamianos-Charas is longer-tenured than 91% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission — 1,245 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,245 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2395176
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Jersey City, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07302
- Phone
- (551) 325-3993
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Elaina Potamianos-Charas's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Elaina Potamianos-Charas licensed?
Elaina Potamianos-Charas is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Elaina Potamianos-Charas admitted to the bar?
Elaina Potamianos-Charas was admitted to the bar in 1991.
Where did Elaina Potamianos-Charas go to law school?
Elaina Potamianos-Charas attended NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.
Is Elaina Potamianos-Charas in good standing?
Yes, Elaina Potamianos-Charas has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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