New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Wendy Susan Van Dorn
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2584985
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Wendy Susan Van Dorn ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2584985 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Wendy Susan Van Dorn, 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 Kosakoff & Cataldo LLP, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Wendy Susan Van Dorn 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 Wendy Susan Van Dorn's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Wendy compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Wendy Susan Van Dorn is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,546 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 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2584985
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kosakoff & Cataldo LLP
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (631) 650-1206
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wendy Susan Van Dorn'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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Wendy Susan Van Dorn'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 Wendy Van Dorn licensed?
Wendy Van Dorn is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wendy Susan Van Dorn admitted to the bar?
Wendy Susan Van Dorn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Wendy Susan Van Dorn go to law school?
Wendy Susan Van Dorn attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Wendy Susan Van Dorn work for?
Wendy Susan Van Dorn is associated with Kosakoff & Cataldo LLP in Melville, NY.
Is Wendy Susan Van Dorn in good standing?
Yes, Wendy Susan Van Dorn 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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