New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Franklin Bernard Pinzel

University Of Tulsa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1797042
NY reg #

The record in one line

Franklin Bernard Pinzel appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1976 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

50 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
University Of Tulsa

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Tulsa
63.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1797042
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Franklin Bernard Pinzel is registered as bar number 1797042 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Frank B Pinzel Esq, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14216. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TULSA (63 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Franklin compares to fellow University Of Tulsa alumni

Among the 54 University Of Tulsa graduates in the New York register, Franklin Bernard Pinzel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

50 years vs. University Of Tulsa alumni

Years since admission - 54 NY-registered alumni of this school

50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 54 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 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

University Of Tulsa's active-bar rate

Of University Of Tulsa's 63 alumni in the New York register, 63.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Tulsa alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%63.5%
University Of Tulsa alumni, active-bar rate

The 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 66.2% 50.9% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1797042
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Frank B Pinzel Esq
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14216
Phone
(716) 834-9511

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Franklin Bernard Pinzel's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Franklin Bernard Pinzel is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Franklin Pinzel licensed?

Franklin Pinzel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Franklin Bernard Pinzel admitted to the bar?

Franklin Bernard Pinzel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

Where did Franklin Bernard Pinzel go to law school?

Franklin Bernard Pinzel attended UNIVERSITY OF TULSA.

What company does Franklin Bernard Pinzel work for?

Franklin Bernard Pinzel is associated with Frank B Pinzel Esq in Buffalo, NY.

Is Franklin Bernard Pinzel in good standing?

Not currently, Franklin Bernard Pinzel's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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