New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John David Katz
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Garden City, NY. 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
- 2804359
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, John David Katz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington And Lee University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2804359 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John David Katz, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Barker Patterson Nichols, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Washington and Lee University School of Law (342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, John David Katz 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 John David Katz's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Among the 297 Washington And Lee University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John David Katz is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 297 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 4% higher than 96% of 297 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington And Lee University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Washington And Lee University School Of Law's 342 alumni in the New York register, 83% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2804359
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barker Patterson Nichols
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 282-3355
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John David Katz's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-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 John Katz licensed?
John Katz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John David Katz admitted to the bar?
John David Katz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did John David Katz go to law school?
John David Katz attended Washington and Lee University School of Law.
What company does John David Katz work for?
John David Katz is associated with Barker Patterson Nichols in Garden City, NY.
Is John David Katz in good standing?
Yes, John David Katz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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