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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Law school
University Of Penn Law
Registration
2171775
NY registration #

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

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 · 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

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.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 67.2% 56.7% ▼ -15.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

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.
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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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

Karen Marie Dowd'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 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").

Cite this page & disclosure

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