New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
J Katherine Swisher
Texas Tech University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1889617
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Katherine Swisher appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1983 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Texas Tech University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Katherine Swisher is registered as bar number 1889617 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (16 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Texas Tech University's active-bar rate
Of Texas Tech University's 16 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1889617
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Katherine Swisher's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure Texas Tech University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1983 .
Same admission year (1983), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1983 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for J Katherine Swisher with the closest admission year to 1983. 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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J Katherine Swisher is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J Swisher licensed?
J Swisher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Katherine Swisher admitted to the bar?
J Katherine Swisher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did J Katherine Swisher go to law school?
J Katherine Swisher attended TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY.
Is J Katherine Swisher in good standing?
Not currently, J Katherine Swisher's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.