New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Karen Ann Buchanan
The John Marshall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Smithfield, RI. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2582567
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Karen Ann Buchanan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The John Marshall
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Ann Buchanan is registered as bar number 2582567 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in 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 Buchanan Law, LLC, located in Smithfield, RI, ZIP 02917. Educational background: THE JOHN MARSHALL (28 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Karen Ann Buchanan sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Karen Ann Buchanan's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 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
The John Marshall's active-bar rate
Of The John Marshall's 28 alumni in the New York register, 57.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The John Marshall alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2582567
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Buchanan Law, LLC
- City
- Smithfield, RI
- ZIP Code
- 02917
- Phone
- (401) 451-3869
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Karen Ann Buchanan's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Karen Buchanan licensed?
Karen Buchanan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Ann Buchanan admitted to the bar?
Karen Ann Buchanan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Karen Ann Buchanan go to law school?
Karen Ann Buchanan attended THE JOHN MARSHALL.
What company does Karen Ann Buchanan work for?
Karen Ann Buchanan is associated with Buchanan Law, LLC in Smithfield, RI.
Is Karen Ann Buchanan in good standing?
Yes, Karen Ann Buchanan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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