New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Jonathan H. Gardner
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2520039
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Jonathan H. Gardner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2520039 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jonathan H. Gardner, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kavinokycook LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14210. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Jonathan H. Gardner 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 Jonathan H. Gardner's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Jonathan compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Jonathan H. Gardner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,214 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 · May 2026
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2520039
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kavinokycook LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14210
- Phone
- (716) 332-5290
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jonathan H. Gardner'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 Jonathan Gardner licensed?
Jonathan Gardner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jonathan H. Gardner admitted to the bar?
Jonathan H. Gardner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Jonathan H. Gardner go to law school?
Jonathan H. Gardner attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does Jonathan H. Gardner work for?
Jonathan H. Gardner is associated with Kavinokycook LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Jonathan H. Gardner in good standing?
Yes, Jonathan H. Gardner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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