New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Marie Dowd
University Of Penn Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Syosset, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2171775
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Karen Marie Dowd ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #87 of 357
- by tenure in Syosset office peers
- Law school
- University Of Penn Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2171775 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Marie Dowd, 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 Karen M. Dowd, Esq., located in Syosset, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11791. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENN LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Karen Marie Dowd 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 Karen Marie Dowd's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Syosset, NY office peers
Most of the 357 NY-registered attorneys in Syosset, NY outrank Karen Marie Dowd on tenure; this record sits at the 24th local percentile (rank #87). See the Syosset attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #87
- City cohort
- 357
- Local percentile
- 24th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Syosset
- Robert Stephen Barnett admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Sylvia Einhorn admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Peter Loeffler Elliott admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Mitchell Robert Goldklang admitted 1988 · 38 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.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2171775
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Karen M. Dowd, Esq.
- City
- Syosset, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11791
- Phone
- (516) 921-1144
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PENN LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Marie Dowd'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.
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Syosset, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karen Dowd licensed?
Karen Dowd is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Marie Dowd admitted to the bar?
Karen Marie Dowd's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Karen Marie Dowd go to law school?
Karen Marie Dowd attended UNIVERSITY OF PENN LAW.
What company does Karen Marie Dowd work for?
Karen Marie Dowd is associated with Karen M. Dowd, Esq. in Syosset, NY.
Is Karen Marie Dowd in good standing?
Yes, Karen Marie Dowd holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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