New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Vara Gartin Lyons
George Washington University Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Seattle, WA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5464524
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Vara Gartin Lyons has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5464524 on the New York register belongs to Vara Gartin Lyons, currently in active 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 Cotchett Pitre & Mccarthy, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98101. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW (32 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Vara Gartin Lyons is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Vara Gartin Lyons sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
George Washington University Law's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University Law's 32 alumni in the New York register, 78.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5464524
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cotchett Pitre & Mccarthy
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98101
- Phone
- (206) 802-1272
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Vara Gartin Lyons'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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Vara Gartin Lyons'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 Vara Lyons licensed?
Vara Lyons is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Vara Gartin Lyons admitted to the bar?
Vara Gartin Lyons has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Vara Gartin Lyons go to law school?
Vara Gartin Lyons attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW.
What company does Vara Gartin Lyons work for?
Vara Gartin Lyons is associated with Cotchett Pitre & Mccarthy in Seattle, WA.
Is Vara Gartin Lyons in good standing?
Yes, Vara Gartin Lyons 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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