New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Makaria Luisa Gallagher

University Of Maryland alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Cold Spring, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
2075240
NY reg #

The record in one line

Makaria Luisa Gallagher has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

41 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Maryland

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Maryland
63% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2075240
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Makaria Luisa Gallagher has carried New York bar registration 2075240 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Cold Spring, NY (Putnam County), ZIP 10516. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND (324 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 41 years, Makaria Luisa Gallagher has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Makaria Luisa Gallagher's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

41 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

41 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Makaria compares to fellow University Of Maryland alumni

Among the 234 University Of Maryland graduates in the New York register, Makaria Luisa Gallagher is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. University Of Maryland alumni

Years since admission - 234 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 234 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

University Of Maryland's active-bar rate

Of University Of Maryland's 324 alumni in the New York register, 63% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Maryland alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63%
University Of Maryland alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2075240
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

County
Putnam
ZIP Code
10516
Phone
(845) 265-2582

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Makaria Luisa Gallagher'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

Makaria Luisa Gallagher'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 Makaria Gallagher licensed?

Makaria Gallagher is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Makaria Luisa Gallagher admitted to the bar?

Makaria Luisa Gallagher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Makaria Luisa Gallagher go to law school?

Makaria Luisa Gallagher attended UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.

Is Makaria Luisa Gallagher in good standing?

Yes, Makaria Luisa Gallagher holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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