New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Brian Michael Gaffney

University Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Lavalletle, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2193084
NY reg #

The record in one line

Brian Michael Gaffney carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

38 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
University Chicago

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Law school
University Chicago
50% active rate
Registration
2193084
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Brian Michael Gaffney is registered as bar number 2193084 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Brian Gaffney Esq, located in Lavalletle, NJ, ZIP 08735. Educational background: UNIVERSITY CHICAGO (10 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

University Chicago's active-bar rate

Of University Chicago's 10 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%50%
University Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 67.2% 56.7% ▼ -15.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2193084
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Brian Gaffney Esq
ZIP Code
08735
Phone
(212) 808-7550

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Brian Michael Gaffney's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Brian Michael Gaffney with the closest admission year to 1988. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Brian Michael Gaffney carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brian Gaffney licensed?

Brian Gaffney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Brian Michael Gaffney admitted to the bar?

Brian Michael Gaffney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Brian Michael Gaffney go to law school?

Brian Michael Gaffney attended UNIVERSITY CHICAGO.

What company does Brian Michael Gaffney work for?

Brian Michael Gaffney is associated with Brian Gaffney Esq in Lavalletle, NJ.

Is Brian Michael Gaffney in good standing?

No, Brian Michael Gaffney carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.