New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Katherine Bestine
University Of Dayton alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2314789
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Katherine Bestine appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1990 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 36 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Dayton
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Katherine Bestine is registered as bar number 2314789 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 Cohen & Lombardo PC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14222. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON (206 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 Katherine compares to fellow University Of Dayton alumni
Among the 150 University Of Dayton graduates in the New York register, Katherine Bestine is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. University Of Dayton alumni
Years since admission - 150 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 25% higher than 75% of 150 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
University Of Dayton's active-bar rate
Of University Of Dayton's 206 alumni in the New York register, 68.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Dayton alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% 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
- 2314789
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cohen & Lombardo PC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14222
- Phone
- (716) 881-3010
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Katherine Bestine'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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Katherine Bestine is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Katherine Bestine licensed?
Katherine Bestine is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Katherine Bestine admitted to the bar?
Katherine Bestine's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Katherine Bestine go to law school?
Katherine Bestine attended UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON.
What company does Katherine Bestine work for?
Katherine Bestine is associated with Cohen & Lombardo PC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Katherine Bestine in good standing?
Not currently, Katherine Bestine's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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