New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Katherine Reihing Gruner
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3940749
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Katherine Reihing Gruner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3940749 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Katherine Reihing Gruner, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Smith & Downey, P.A., located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (4,142 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Katherine Reihing Gruner 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 Katherine Reihing Gruner's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,317 Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Katherine Reihing Gruner is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,317 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,317 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
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law's 4,142 alumni in the New York register, 86.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3940749
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Smith & Downey, P.A.
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (410) 321-9000
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Katherine Reihing Gruner'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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Katherine Reihing Gruner'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 Katherine Gruner licensed?
Katherine Gruner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Katherine Reihing Gruner admitted to the bar?
Katherine Reihing Gruner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Katherine Reihing Gruner go to law school?
Katherine Reihing Gruner attended Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
What company does Katherine Reihing Gruner work for?
Katherine Reihing Gruner is associated with Smith & Downey, P.A. in Melville, NY.
Is Katherine Reihing Gruner in good standing?
Yes, Katherine Reihing Gruner 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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