New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
George Irwin Gellman
Northwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 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.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1288968
- NY reg #
The record in one line
George Irwin Gellman carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #84 of 3,464
- by tenure in Buffalo office peers
- Law school
- Northwestern University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
George Irwin Gellman is registered as bar number 1288968 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Benchmark Development Corp, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14226. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (565 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Buffalo, NY office peers
George Irwin Gellman is earlier in the Buffalo, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #84 of 3,464 (2nd percentile). See the Buffalo attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #84
- City cohort
- 3,464
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1974
Nearest tenure peers in Buffalo
- George Anthony Berbary admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Michael Bruce Berger admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Richard Geoffrey Berger admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- William K. Buscaglia Jr. admitted 1974 · 52 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How George compares to fellow Northwestern University alumni
Among the 418 Northwestern University graduates in the New York register, George Irwin Gellman is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Northwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 418 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 418 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 · September 2026
Northwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University's 565 alumni in the New York register, 65.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1288968
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Benchmark Development Corp
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14226
- Phone
- (716) 833-4986
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
George Irwin Gellman's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 Northwestern University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1974 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1974), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1974 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 George Irwin Gellman: 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 (~1974)
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 George Gellman licensed?
George Gellman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was George Irwin Gellman admitted to the bar?
George Irwin Gellman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did George Irwin Gellman go to law school?
George Irwin Gellman attended NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does George Irwin Gellman work for?
George Irwin Gellman is associated with Benchmark Development Corp in Buffalo, NY.
Is George Irwin Gellman in good standing?
No, George Irwin Gellman carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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