New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Bruce Warren Hoover
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Orchard Park, NY. 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
- 2157568
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Bruce Warren Hoover ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2157568 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Bruce Warren Hoover, 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 West Herr Automotive Group, Inc., located in Orchard Park, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14127. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Bruce Warren Hoover 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 Bruce Warren Hoover's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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 Bruce compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Bruce Warren Hoover is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 15% higher than 85% of 450 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2157568
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- West Herr Automotive Group, Inc.
- City
- Orchard Park, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14127
- Phone
- (716) 926-7076
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bruce Warren Hoover'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 Bruce Hoover licensed?
Bruce Hoover is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bruce Warren Hoover admitted to the bar?
Bruce Warren Hoover's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Bruce Warren Hoover go to law school?
Bruce Warren Hoover attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Bruce Warren Hoover work for?
Bruce Warren Hoover is associated with West Herr Automotive Group, Inc. in Orchard Park, NY.
Is Bruce Warren Hoover in good standing?
Yes, Bruce Warren Hoover holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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