New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Christopher Kenneth Whelan
Roger Williams University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3982600
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Christopher Kenneth Whelan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Roger Williams University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3982600 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher Kenneth Whelan, 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 Chris Whelan, Esq., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14220. Educational background: ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY (74 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Christopher Kenneth Whelan 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 Christopher Kenneth Whelan's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Christopher compares to fellow Roger Williams University alumni
Among the 74 Roger Williams University graduates in the New York register, Christopher Kenneth Whelan is longer-tenured than 76% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Roger Williams University alumni
Years since admission - 74 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 24% higher than 76% of 74 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
Roger Williams University's active-bar rate
Of Roger Williams University's 74 alumni in the New York register, 77% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Roger Williams University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3982600
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Chris Whelan, Esq.
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14220
- Phone
- (716) 912-3705
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Kenneth Whelan'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 Christopher Whelan licensed?
Christopher Whelan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Kenneth Whelan admitted to the bar?
Christopher Kenneth Whelan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Christopher Kenneth Whelan go to law school?
Christopher Kenneth Whelan attended ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Christopher Kenneth Whelan work for?
Christopher Kenneth Whelan is associated with Chris Whelan, Esq. in Buffalo, NY.
Is Christopher Kenneth Whelan in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Kenneth Whelan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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