New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Frank Herschel Finch
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Sarasota, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2220234
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Frank Herschel Finch ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #59 of 139
- by tenure in Sarasota office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2220234 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Frank Herschel Finch, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Sarasota, FL, ZIP 34242. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (9,681 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Frank Herschel Finch 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 Frank Herschel Finch's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Sarasota, FL office peers
Against Sarasota, FL's 139-attorney NY register cohort, Frank Herschel Finch lands at the 42nd tenure percentile (rank #59). See the Sarasota attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #59
- City cohort
- 139
- Local percentile
- 42nd
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Sarasota
- Frank Joseph Alberti Ii admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Lisa Russell-Charles admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Mary Ellen Scarborough admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Salvatore G. Scro admitted 1988 · 38 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.
How Frank compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,509 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Frank Herschel Finch is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,509 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,509 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 · August 2026
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 9,681 alumni in the New York register, 83.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2220234
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Sarasota, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34242
- Phone
- (941) 504-5865
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Frank Herschel Finch'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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 .
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Sarasota, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frank Finch licensed?
Frank Finch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Frank Herschel Finch admitted to the bar?
Frank Herschel Finch's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Frank Herschel Finch go to law school?
Frank Herschel Finch attended Fordham University School of Law.
Is Frank Herschel Finch in good standing?
Yes, Frank Herschel Finch holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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