New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Amy Hartman Nichols
Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2442267
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Amy Hartman Nichols ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2442267 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Amy Hartman Nichols, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New York State Court Of Claims, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BUFFALO (151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Amy Hartman Nichols 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 Amy Hartman Nichols's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 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 Amy compares to fellow Buffalo alumni
Among the 103 Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Amy Hartman Nichols is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 103 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 74% higher than 26% of 103 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
Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Buffalo's 151 alumni in the New York register, 55.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2442267
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Court Of Claims
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (212) 361-8148
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Amy Hartman Nichols'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 Amy Nichols licensed?
Amy Nichols is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Amy Hartman Nichols admitted to the bar?
Amy Hartman Nichols's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Amy Hartman Nichols go to law school?
Amy Hartman Nichols attended BUFFALO.
What company does Amy Hartman Nichols work for?
Amy Hartman Nichols is associated with New York State Court Of Claims in Rochester, NY.
Is Amy Hartman Nichols in good standing?
Yes, Amy Hartman Nichols holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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