New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Karl Gifford
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1195817
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Karl Gifford has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #18 of 436
- by tenure in Poughkeepsie office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Karl Gifford has carried New York bar registration 1195817 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Vandewater & Vandewater, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12602. Educational background: New York Law School (15,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, John Karl Gifford has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Karl Gifford's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Poughkeepsie, NY office peers
Most of the 436 NY-registered attorneys in Poughkeepsie, NY outrank John Karl Gifford on tenure; this record sits at the 4th local percentile (rank #18). See the Poughkeepsie attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #18
- City cohort
- 436
- Local percentile
- 4th
- Admitted
- 1971
Nearest tenure peers in Poughkeepsie
- Stephen L. Greller admitted 1971 · 55 yr
- Chester Herman Gordon admitted 1970 · 56 yr
- James V. Brands admitted 1969 · 57 yr
- David G. Ferenz admitted 1969 · 57 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 John compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 8,212 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, John Karl Gifford is longer-tenured than 99%.
55 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,212 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,212 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 15,128 alumni in the New York register, 71% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 37% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1195817
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Vandewater & Vandewater
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12602
- Phone
- (845) 452-5900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Karl Gifford'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.
Near-tenure New York Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1971 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1971), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1971 whose listed office city differs from Poughkeepsie, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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John Karl Gifford'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 John Gifford licensed?
John Gifford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Karl Gifford admitted to the bar?
John Karl Gifford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did John Karl Gifford go to law school?
John Karl Gifford attended New York Law School.
What company does John Karl Gifford work for?
John Karl Gifford is associated with Vandewater & Vandewater in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is John Karl Gifford in good standing?
Yes, John Karl Gifford 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.