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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington And Lee University School Of Law
83% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2804359
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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 · 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

This attorney 0 35 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 · 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

0%100%New York avg66%83%
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.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

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
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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

John David Katz'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 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").

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