New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Karen Hurwitz Small
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2867224
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen Hurwitz Small appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Hurwitz Small is registered as bar number 2867224 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy, Attorneys At Law, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW (1,496 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Karen compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 159 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Karen Hurwitz Small is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 159 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 14% higher than 86% of 159 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
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2867224
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy, Attorneys At Law
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 856-1600
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Hurwitz Small's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karen Small licensed?
Karen Small is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Hurwitz Small admitted to the bar?
Karen Hurwitz Small's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Karen Hurwitz Small go to law school?
Karen Hurwitz Small attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW.
What company does Karen Hurwitz Small work for?
Karen Hurwitz Small is associated with Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy, Attorneys At Law in Buffalo, NY.
Is Karen Hurwitz Small in good standing?
Not currently, Karen Hurwitz Small's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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