New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Charles M. Harrigan Jr
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1960, registered office in West Valley, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1960
- Admitted
- 66
- Years in bar
- 1526078
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Charles M. Harrigan Jr has spent 66 years on the register since admission in 1960, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 66 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Charles M. Harrigan Jr has carried New York bar registration 1526078 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Charles M Harrigan Jr, located in West Valley, NY (Cattaraugus County), ZIP 14171. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 66 years, Charles M. Harrigan Jr has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Charles M. Harrigan Jr's 66 years since a 1960 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
66 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
66 Top 1% higher than 99% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
How Charles compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 309 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Charles M. Harrigan Jr is longer-tenured than 99%.
66 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 309 NY-registered alumni of this school
66 Top 1% higher than 99% of 309 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 · September 2026
The 1960 admission class today
Of the 1,499 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1960, 7.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1526078
- Year Admitted
- 1960 (66 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Charles M Harrigan Jr
- City
- West Valley, NY
- County
- Cattaraugus
- ZIP Code
- 14171
- Phone
- (716) 942-3831
Education
UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Charles M. Harrigan Jr's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Buffalo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1960 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1960), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1960 whose listed office city differs from West Valley, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Charles M. Harrigan Jr with the closest admission year to 1960. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Charles Harrigan licensed?
Charles Harrigan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Charles M. Harrigan Jr admitted to the bar?
Charles M. Harrigan Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1960.
Where did Charles M. Harrigan Jr go to law school?
Charles M. Harrigan Jr attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does Charles M. Harrigan Jr work for?
Charles M. Harrigan Jr is associated with Charles M Harrigan Jr in West Valley, NY.
Is Charles M. Harrigan Jr in good standing?
Yes, Charles M. Harrigan Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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