New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Mark Frederick Gardner
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Darien, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1954726
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Mark Frederick Gardner has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #30 of 104
- by tenure in Darien office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Mark Frederick Gardner has carried New York bar registration 1954726 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Mark F. Gardner, located in Darien, CT, ZIP 06820. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,256 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Mark Frederick Gardner 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
Mark Frederick Gardner's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Darien, CT office peers
Mark Frederick Gardner is toward the newer end of Darien, CT's NY register cohort: #30 of 104 by years since admission. See the Darien attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #30
- City cohort
- 104
- Local percentile
- 28th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Darien
- James Lynd Condren admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Cathy A. Hauck admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Leslie K. Mitchell admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Andrew David Schau admitted 1984 · 42 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Mark compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Mark Frederick Gardner is longer-tenured than 99%.
42 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 · August 2026
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1954726
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mark F. Gardner
- City
- Darien, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06820
- Phone
- (203) 656-2092
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mark Frederick Gardner's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Mark Gardner licensed?
Mark Gardner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mark Frederick Gardner admitted to the bar?
Mark Frederick Gardner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Mark Frederick Gardner go to law school?
Mark Frederick Gardner attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Mark Frederick Gardner work for?
Mark Frederick Gardner is associated with Mark F. Gardner in Darien, CT.
Is Mark Frederick Gardner in good standing?
Yes, Mark Frederick Gardner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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