New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Gary Jay Schmitt
Sunny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1762616
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Gary Jay Schmitt has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Sunny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Gary Jay Schmitt has carried New York bar registration 1762616 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
Even after 51 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUNNY AT BUFFALO (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Gary Jay Schmitt 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
Gary Jay Schmitt's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Sunny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Sunny At Buffalo's 5 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Sunny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1762616
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (716) 908-9329
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gary Jay Schmitt'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 Gary Schmitt licensed?
Gary Schmitt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gary Jay Schmitt admitted to the bar?
Gary Jay Schmitt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Gary Jay Schmitt go to law school?
Gary Jay Schmitt attended SUNNY AT BUFFALO.
Is Gary Jay Schmitt in good standing?
Yes, Gary Jay Schmitt 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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