New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Kevin Matthew Knab

University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Smithtown, 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
2314185
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Kevin Matthew Knab ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Buffalo
37% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2314185
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2314185 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kevin Matthew Knab, 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 Carroad Wan & Parikh, P.C., located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Kevin Matthew Knab 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 Matthew Knab's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Kevin compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni

Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Kevin Matthew Knab is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

36 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 37% higher than 63% of 316 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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

University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%37%
University Of Buffalo 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.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 66.2% 56.7% ▼ -14.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2314185
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh, P.C.
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11787
Phone
(631) 499-5400

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Kevin Matthew Knab'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.

Consumer Complaint Data

The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh, P.C. has been named in consumer complaints.

These are voluntary, self-filed consumer complaints, not a substantiated-wrongdoing rate: a larger firm with more clients typically shows more complaints simply from serving more people, and CFPB does not verify a complaint's merits before logging it. Read the count as consumer-outreach volume, not a professional-conduct score.

8
Debt Collection Complaints (National)
2
Debt Collection Complaints (NY)

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.

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Before you rely on this record

Kevin Matthew Knab'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 Kevin Knab licensed?

Kevin Knab is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Kevin Matthew Knab admitted to the bar?

Kevin Matthew Knab's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Kevin Matthew Knab go to law school?

Kevin Matthew Knab attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.

What company does Kevin Matthew Knab work for?

Kevin Matthew Knab is associated with Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh, P.C. in Smithtown, NY.

Is Kevin Matthew Knab in good standing?

Yes, Kevin Matthew Knab holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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