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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2584985
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 66.2% 61.6% ▼ -6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

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
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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

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.