New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Karl Benjamin Goodman
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Des Moines, IA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4956348
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karl Benjamin Goodman has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karl Benjamin Goodman carries New York bar registration 4956348, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Principal Financial Group, located in Des Moines, IA, ZIP 50392. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,226 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Karl Benjamin Goodman remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Karl Benjamin Goodman was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Karl compares to fellow Duke University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,996 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Karl Benjamin Goodman is longer-tenured than 76% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
15 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,996 NY-registered alumni of this school
15 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,996 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,226 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duke University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4956348
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Principal Financial Group
- City
- Des Moines, IA
- ZIP Code
- 50392
- Phone
- (919) 428-1974
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karl Benjamin Goodman'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karl Goodman licensed?
Karl Goodman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karl Benjamin Goodman admitted to the bar?
Karl Benjamin Goodman was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Karl Benjamin Goodman go to law school?
Karl Benjamin Goodman attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does Karl Benjamin Goodman work for?
Karl Benjamin Goodman is associated with Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, IA.
Is Karl Benjamin Goodman in good standing?
Yes, Karl Benjamin Goodman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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