New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Gretel Margaret Ness
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Portland, OR. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2599801
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Gretel Margaret Ness ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #52 of 293
- by tenure in Portland office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2599801 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Gretel Margaret Ness, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Parker Butte & Lane P.C, located in Portland, OR, ZIP 97209. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Gretel Margaret Ness 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 Gretel Margaret Ness's 32 years since admission in 1994.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Portland, OR office peers
Most of the 293 NY-registered attorneys in Portland, OR outrank Gretel Margaret Ness on tenure; this record sits at the 17th local percentile (rank #52). See the Portland attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #52
- City cohort
- 293
- Local percentile
- 17th
- Admitted
- 1994
Nearest tenure peers in Portland
- William L. Clydesdale admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Laurie Anne Hoefer admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Edward Beman Johnson admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Lisa Michele Bandelli admitted 1995 · 31 yr
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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Gretel compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 2,053 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Gretel Margaret Ness is longer-tenured than 59%.
32 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,053 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 41% higher than 59% of 2,053 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 · August 2026
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2599801
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Parker Butte & Lane P.C
- City
- Portland, OR
- ZIP Code
- 97209
- Phone
- (503) 241-1320
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gretel Margaret Ness'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
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 Gretel Ness licensed?
Gretel Ness is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gretel Margaret Ness admitted to the bar?
Gretel Margaret Ness's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Gretel Margaret Ness go to law school?
Gretel Margaret Ness attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Gretel Margaret Ness work for?
Gretel Margaret Ness is associated with Parker Butte & Lane P.C in Portland, OR.
Is Gretel Margaret Ness in good standing?
Yes, Gretel Margaret Ness holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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