New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Karen Gaughan Scott
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Hamburg, 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
- 2508000
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Karen Gaughan Scott 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
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2508000 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Gaughan Scott, 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 Magavern & Scott, P.C., located in Hamburg, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14075. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Karen Gaughan Scott 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 Gaughan Scott'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 Karen compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Karen Gaughan Scott is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 72% higher than 28% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo 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
- 2508000
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Magavern & Scott, P.C.
- City
- Hamburg, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14075
- Phone
- (716) 649-1571
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Gaughan Scott'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 Gaughan Scott'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 Scott licensed?
Karen Scott is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Gaughan Scott admitted to the bar?
Karen Gaughan Scott's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Karen Gaughan Scott go to law school?
Karen Gaughan Scott attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Karen Gaughan Scott work for?
Karen Gaughan Scott is associated with Magavern & Scott, P.C. in Hamburg, NY.
Is Karen Gaughan Scott in good standing?
Yes, Karen Gaughan Scott 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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