New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Brian Sutter
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2095750
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Brian Sutter ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2095750 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Brian Sutter, 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 Sugarman Law Firm LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Brian Sutter 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 Brian Sutter's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Brian compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Brian Sutter is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2095750
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sugarman Law Firm LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 847-2523
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian Sutter'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 Brian Sutter licensed?
Brian Sutter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian Sutter admitted to the bar?
Brian Sutter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Brian Sutter go to law school?
Brian Sutter attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Brian Sutter work for?
Brian Sutter is associated with Sugarman Law Firm LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Brian Sutter in good standing?
Yes, Brian Sutter 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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