New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Karim A. Abdulla
Case Western Reserve Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3898855
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Karim A. Abdulla ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve Univ. School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3898855 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karim A. Abdulla, 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 Finnerty Osterreicher & Abdulla, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (16 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Karim A. Abdulla 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 Karim A. Abdulla's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Case Western Reserve Univ. School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve Univ. School Of Law's 16 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve Univ. School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3898855
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Finnerty Osterreicher & Abdulla
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 340-2200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karim A. Abdulla'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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Karim A. Abdulla'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 Karim Abdulla licensed?
Karim Abdulla is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karim A. Abdulla admitted to the bar?
Karim A. Abdulla's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Karim A. Abdulla go to law school?
Karim A. Abdulla attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Karim A. Abdulla work for?
Karim A. Abdulla is associated with Finnerty Osterreicher & Abdulla in Buffalo, NY.
Is Karim A. Abdulla in good standing?
Yes, Karim A. Abdulla 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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