New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Taera Kim Franklin
Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4259339
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Taera Kim Franklin has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Taera Kim Franklin carries New York bar registration 4259339, an established, active practitioner 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 Munck Wilson Mandala, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77056. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Taera Kim Franklin remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Taera Kim Franklin was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Taera compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Among the 984 Benjamin N. Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Taera Kim Franklin is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 984 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 79% higher than 21% of 984 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
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4259339
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Munck Wilson Mandala
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77056
- Phone
- (917) 528-1864
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Taera Kim Franklin'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 Taera Franklin licensed?
Taera Franklin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Taera Kim Franklin admitted to the bar?
Taera Kim Franklin was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Taera Kim Franklin go to law school?
Taera Kim Franklin attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
What company does Taera Kim Franklin work for?
Taera Kim Franklin is associated with Munck Wilson Mandala in Houston, TX.
Is Taera Kim Franklin in good standing?
Yes, Taera Kim Franklin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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