New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen C. Higgins
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in North Bellmore, 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
- 2169464
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Karen C. Higgins 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"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2169464 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen C. Higgins, 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 The Gold Law Firm PC, located in North Bellmore, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11710. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Karen C. Higgins 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 C. Higgins's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Karen compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Karen C. Higgins is longer-tenured than 35% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 65% higher than 35% of 3,183 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
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2169464
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Gold Law Firm PC
- City
- North Bellmore, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11710
- Phone
- (516) 512-6333
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen C. Higgins'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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Karen C. Higgins'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 Higgins licensed?
Karen Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen C. Higgins admitted to the bar?
Karen C. Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Karen C. Higgins go to law school?
Karen C. Higgins attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Karen C. Higgins work for?
Karen C. Higgins is associated with The Gold Law Firm PC in North Bellmore, NY.
Is Karen C. Higgins in good standing?
Yes, Karen C. Higgins 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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