New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Katharine Nicole Bernstein
Seattle University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4835351
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Katharine Nicole Bernstein appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2010 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 16 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Seattle University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Katharine Nicole Bernstein is registered as bar number 4835351 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Smith Parker Elliott, PLLC, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77043. Educational background: Seattle University School of Law (136 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 Katharine compares to fellow Seattle University School Of Law alumni
Among the 119 Seattle University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Katharine Nicole Bernstein is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. Seattle University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 119 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 36% higher than 64% of 119 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
Seattle University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Seattle University School Of Law's 136 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Seattle University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4835351
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Smith Parker Elliott, PLLC
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77043
- Phone
- (832) 220-5400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Katharine Nicole Bernstein'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 Katharine Bernstein licensed?
Katharine Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Katharine Nicole Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Katharine Nicole Bernstein was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Katharine Nicole Bernstein go to law school?
Katharine Nicole Bernstein attended Seattle University School of Law.
What company does Katharine Nicole Bernstein work for?
Katharine Nicole Bernstein is associated with Smith Parker Elliott, PLLC in Houston, TX.
Is Katharine Nicole Bernstein in good standing?
Not currently, Katharine Nicole Bernstein'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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