New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Katherine Petty Benett
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New Canaan, CT. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4063707
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Katherine Petty Benett has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Katherine Petty Benett carries New York bar registration 4063707, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Benett Law, LLC, located in New Canaan, CT, ZIP 06840. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Katherine Petty Benett 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
Katherine Petty Benett was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Katherine compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Katherine Petty Benett is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 85% higher than 15% of 2,473 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
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4063707
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Benett Law, LLC
- City
- New Canaan, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06840
- Phone
- (203) 822-3116
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Katherine Petty Benett'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 Katherine Benett licensed?
Katherine Benett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Katherine Petty Benett admitted to the bar?
Katherine Petty Benett was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Katherine Petty Benett go to law school?
Katherine Petty Benett attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Katherine Petty Benett work for?
Katherine Petty Benett is associated with Benett Law, LLC in New Canaan, CT.
Is Katherine Petty Benett in good standing?
Yes, Katherine Petty Benett holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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