New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Laura Diane Castner

Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1995
Admitted
31
Years in bar
2716041
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Laura Diane Castner ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

31 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2716041
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2716041 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Laura Diane Castner, 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 Mazzola Lindstrom LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90067. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

After 31 years on the register, Laura Diane Castner 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 Laura Diane Castner's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

31 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

31 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 Laura compares to fellow Columbia University alumni

Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Laura Diane Castner is longer-tenured than 66% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

31 years vs. Columbia University alumni

Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school

31 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,236 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

The 1995 admission class today

Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1995 class 66.2% 78% ▲ +17.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2716041
Year Admitted
1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Mazzola Lindstrom LLP
ZIP Code
90067
Phone
(310) 694-8585

Education

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Laura Diane Castner'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

Laura Diane Castner'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 Laura Castner licensed?

Laura Castner is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Laura Diane Castner admitted to the bar?

Laura Diane Castner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.

Where did Laura Diane Castner go to law school?

Laura Diane Castner attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

What company does Laura Diane Castner work for?

Laura Diane Castner is associated with Mazzola Lindstrom LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Is Laura Diane Castner in good standing?

Yes, Laura Diane Castner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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