New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
David Barry Cotter
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2602548
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, David Barry Cotter ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2602548 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Barry Cotter, 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 Cotter & Cotter PC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14215. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, David Barry Cotter 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 David Barry Cotter's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 David compares to fellow Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, David Barry Cotter is longer-tenured than 56% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 44% higher than 56% of 450 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 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 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2602548
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cotter & Cotter PC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14215
- Phone
- (716) 870-1923
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Barry Cotter'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 David Cotter licensed?
David Cotter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Barry Cotter admitted to the bar?
David Barry Cotter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did David Barry Cotter go to law school?
David Barry Cotter attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does David Barry Cotter work for?
David Barry Cotter is associated with Cotter & Cotter PC in Buffalo, NY.
Is David Barry Cotter in good standing?
Yes, David Barry Cotter 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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