New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Kennedy Karlson
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2426419
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Michael Kennedy Karlson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2426419 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Kennedy Karlson, 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 Michael Kennedy Karlson, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10034. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Michael Kennedy Karlson 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 Michael Kennedy Karlson's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Michael compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Michael Kennedy Karlson is longer-tenured than 72% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 28% higher than 72% of 343 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
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2426419
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Kennedy Karlson
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10034
- Phone
- (646) 831-2503
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Kennedy Karlson'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 Michael Karlson licensed?
Michael Karlson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Kennedy Karlson admitted to the bar?
Michael Kennedy Karlson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Michael Kennedy Karlson go to law school?
Michael Kennedy Karlson attended SYRACUSE.
What company does Michael Kennedy Karlson work for?
Michael Kennedy Karlson is associated with Michael Kennedy Karlson in New York, NY.
Is Michael Kennedy Karlson in good standing?
Yes, Michael Kennedy Karlson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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