New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kira Pallis Watson
Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. 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
- 2755106
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Kira Pallis Watson 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
- Fordham Univ
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2755106 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kira Pallis Watson, 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 30 years on the register. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Kira Pallis Watson 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 Kira Pallis Watson'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
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 Kira compares to fellow Fordham Univ alumni
Among the 215 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, Kira Pallis Watson is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni
Years since admission - 215 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 83% higher than 17% of 215 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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2755106
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kira Pallis Watson'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 Kira Watson licensed?
Kira Watson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kira Pallis Watson admitted to the bar?
Kira Pallis Watson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Kira Pallis Watson go to law school?
Kira Pallis Watson attended FORDHAM UNIV.
Is Kira Pallis Watson in good standing?
Yes, Kira Pallis Watson 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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