New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Mitchell Kirk Klafter
Brooklyn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Astoria, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2335750
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Mitchell Kirk Klafter ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2335750 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Mitchell Kirk Klafter, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Klafter Law Group, P.C., located in Astoria, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11106. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BROOKLYN (5,464 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Mitchell Kirk Klafter 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 Mitchell Kirk Klafter's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 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 Mitchell compares to fellow Brooklyn alumni
Among the 2,735 Brooklyn graduates in the New York register, Mitchell Kirk Klafter is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Brooklyn alumni
Years since admission - 2,735 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 29% higher than 71% of 2,735 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
Brooklyn's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn's 5,464 alumni in the New York register, 47.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2335750
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Klafter Law Group, P.C.
- City
- Astoria, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11106
- Phone
- (718) 465-1160
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mitchell Kirk Klafter'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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Mitchell Kirk Klafter'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 Mitchell Klafter licensed?
Mitchell Klafter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mitchell Kirk Klafter admitted to the bar?
Mitchell Kirk Klafter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Mitchell Kirk Klafter go to law school?
Mitchell Kirk Klafter attended BROOKLYN.
What company does Mitchell Kirk Klafter work for?
Mitchell Kirk Klafter is associated with Klafter Law Group, P.C. in Astoria, NY.
Is Mitchell Kirk Klafter in good standing?
Yes, Mitchell Kirk Klafter 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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