New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Elizabeth Jean Betta
American University - Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4197828
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Elizabeth Jean Betta has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #1568 of 3,464
- by tenure in Buffalo office peers
- Law school
- American University - Washington College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elizabeth Jean Betta carries New York bar registration 4197828, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under M&T Bank, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY - WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW (29 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Elizabeth Jean Betta remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Elizabeth Jean Betta was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Buffalo, NY office peers
Elizabeth Jean Betta's 22-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in Buffalo, NY: rank #1,568 of 3,464 office peers (45th percentile). See the Buffalo attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1,568
- City cohort
- 3,464
- Local percentile
- 45th
- Admitted
- 2004
Nearest tenure peers in Buffalo
- Jessica Marie Baker admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Ronald Joseph Battaglia Jr admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Brian Biggie admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Thomas Clark Burnham admitted 2004 · 22 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
American University - Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University - Washington College Of Law's 29 alumni in the New York register, 72.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4197828
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- M&T Bank
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 842-5705
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elizabeth Jean Betta'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.
Same firm affiliation: M&T Bank
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure American University - Washington College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2004 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from Buffalo, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Elizabeth Jean Betta: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~3,465 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2004)
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 Elizabeth Betta licensed?
Elizabeth Betta is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elizabeth Jean Betta admitted to the bar?
Elizabeth Jean Betta was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Elizabeth Jean Betta go to law school?
Elizabeth Jean Betta attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY - WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW.
What company does Elizabeth Jean Betta work for?
Elizabeth Jean Betta is associated with M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY.
Is Elizabeth Jean Betta in good standing?
Yes, Elizabeth Jean Betta holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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