New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Kevin James Cross
Villanova University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3011673
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Kevin James Cross ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3011673 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kevin James Cross, 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 Lippes Mathias LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Villanova University School of Law (786 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Kevin James Cross 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 Kevin James Cross's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 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 Kevin compares to fellow Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Among the 660 Villanova University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Kevin James Cross is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 660 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 6% higher than 94% of 660 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
Villanova University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University School Of Law's 786 alumni in the New York register, 83.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Villanova University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3011673
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lippes Mathias LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 853-5100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kevin James Cross'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 Kevin Cross licensed?
Kevin Cross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kevin James Cross admitted to the bar?
Kevin James Cross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Kevin James Cross go to law school?
Kevin James Cross attended Villanova University School of Law.
What company does Kevin James Cross work for?
Kevin James Cross is associated with Lippes Mathias LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Kevin James Cross in good standing?
Yes, Kevin James Cross 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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