New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Kerry Bretz

Cuny Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2457356
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Kerry Bretz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

34 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cuny 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
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cuny Law School
63.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2457356
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2457356 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kerry Bretz, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Bretz & Coven, L.L.P., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CUNY LAW SCHOOL (228 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 34 years on the register, Kerry Bretz 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 Kerry Bretz's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

34 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

34 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 Kerry compares to fellow Cuny Law School alumni

Among the 221 Cuny Law School graduates in the New York register, Kerry Bretz is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. Cuny Law School alumni

Years since admission - 221 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 52% higher than 48% of 221 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Cuny Law School's active-bar rate

Of Cuny Law School's 228 alumni in the New York register, 63.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Cuny Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63.8%
Cuny Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2457356
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Bretz & Coven, L.L.P.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10007
Phone
(212) 267-2555

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Kerry Bretz'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

Kerry Bretz'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 Kerry Bretz licensed?

Kerry Bretz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Kerry Bretz admitted to the bar?

Kerry Bretz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Kerry Bretz go to law school?

Kerry Bretz attended CUNY LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Kerry Bretz work for?

Kerry Bretz is associated with Bretz & Coven, L.L.P. in New York, NY.

Is Kerry Bretz in good standing?

Yes, Kerry Bretz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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