New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Kathleen Ann Linhardt

Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2717064
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Kathleen Ann Linhardt ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School
83.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2717064
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2717064 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kathleen Ann Linhardt, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Paladino, Carbaugh & Linhardt PLLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Kathleen Ann Linhardt 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 Kathleen Ann Linhardt's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Kathleen compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Kathleen Ann Linhardt is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

30 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate

Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%83.7%
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2717064
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Paladino, Carbaugh & Linhardt PLLC
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14203
Phone
(716) 852-8222

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Kathleen Ann Linhardt'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Kathleen Ann Linhardt'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 Kathleen Linhardt licensed?

Kathleen Linhardt is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Kathleen Ann Linhardt admitted to the bar?

Kathleen Ann Linhardt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Kathleen Ann Linhardt go to law school?

Kathleen Ann Linhardt attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.

What company does Kathleen Ann Linhardt work for?

Kathleen Ann Linhardt is associated with Paladino, Carbaugh & Linhardt PLLC in Buffalo, NY.

Is Kathleen Ann Linhardt in good standing?

Yes, Kathleen Ann Linhardt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.