New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Daniel Elijah Seaman

Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Lockport, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1520436
NY reg #

The record in one line

Daniel Elijah Seaman has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

54 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School
83.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1520436
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Daniel Elijah Seaman has carried New York bar registration 1520436 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 Seaman Norris LLP, located in Lockport, NY (Niagara County), ZIP 14094. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 54 years, Daniel Elijah Seaman 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

Daniel Elijah Seaman's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

54 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Daniel compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Daniel Elijah Seaman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

54 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate

Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%83.7%
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 66.2% 41.8% ▼ -36.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1520436
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Seaman Norris LLP
County
Niagara
ZIP Code
14094
Phone
(716) 434-3311

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Daniel Elijah Seaman'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Daniel Elijah Seaman's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Daniel Seaman licensed?

Daniel Seaman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Daniel Elijah Seaman admitted to the bar?

Daniel Elijah Seaman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did Daniel Elijah Seaman go to law school?

Daniel Elijah Seaman attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.

What company does Daniel Elijah Seaman work for?

Daniel Elijah Seaman is associated with Seaman Norris LLP in Lockport, NY.

Is Daniel Elijah Seaman in good standing?

Yes, Daniel Elijah Seaman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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