New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Ellery Frederic Karl

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Jersey City, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2840635
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Ellery Frederic Karl ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#187 of 908
by tenure in Jersey City office peers
Law school
Fordham University

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Law school
Fordham University
Registration
2840635
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2840635 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ellery Frederic Karl, 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 Ellery Frederic Karl, located in Jersey City, NJ, ZIP 07305. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, Ellery Frederic Karl 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 Ellery Frederic Karl's 29 years since admission in 1997.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 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 · September 2026

Tenure among Jersey City, NJ office peers

Most of the 908 NY-registered attorneys in Jersey City, NJ outrank Ellery Frederic Karl on tenure; this record sits at the 20th local percentile (rank #187). See the Jersey City attorney directory .

Local rank
#187
City cohort
908
Local percentile
20th
Admitted
1997

Nearest tenure peers in Jersey City

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Ellery compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Ellery Frederic Karl is longer-tenured than 43%.

29 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 57% higher than 43% of 2,321 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · September 2026

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1997 class 67.2% 81% ▲ +20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2840635
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Ellery Frederic Karl
ZIP Code
07305
Phone
(646) 425-4444

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ellery Frederic Karl's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for Ellery Frederic Karl: closest NY bar admission year outside NJ, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~909 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Ellery Frederic Karl'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 Ellery Karl licensed?

Ellery Karl is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ellery Frederic Karl admitted to the bar?

Ellery Frederic Karl's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Ellery Frederic Karl go to law school?

Ellery Frederic Karl attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

What company does Ellery Frederic Karl work for?

Ellery Frederic Karl is associated with Ellery Frederic Karl in Jersey City, NJ.

Is Ellery Frederic Karl in good standing?

Yes, Ellery Frederic Karl holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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