New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Gerald S. Chapman

Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Schenectady, NY. 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
2220614
NY reg #

The record in one line

Gerald S. Chapman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

38 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
#72 of 361
by tenure in Schenectady office peers
Law school
Brooklyn Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Law school
Brooklyn Law School
Registration
2220614
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Gerald S. Chapman is registered as bar number 2220614 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Gerald S. Chapman Attorney At Law, located in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12305. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (24,865 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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 Schenectady, NY office peers

Most of the 361 NY-registered attorneys in Schenectady, NY outrank Gerald S. Chapman on tenure; this record sits at the 20th local percentile (rank #72). See the Schenectady attorney directory .

Local rank
#72
City cohort
361
Local percentile
20th
Admitted
1988

Nearest tenure peers in Schenectady

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 Gerald compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni

Among the 3,471 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Gerald S. Chapman is longer-tenured than 95%.

38 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni

Years since admission - 3,471 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 5% higher than 95% of 3,471 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 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 · August 2026

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.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 67.2% 56.7% ▼ -15.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2220614
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Gerald S. Chapman Attorney At Law
County
Schenectady
ZIP Code
12305
Phone
(518) 372-6331

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Gerald S. Chapman's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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

Gerald S. Chapman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gerald Chapman licensed?

Gerald Chapman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Gerald S. Chapman admitted to the bar?

Gerald S. Chapman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Gerald S. Chapman go to law school?

Gerald S. Chapman attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Gerald S. Chapman work for?

Gerald S. Chapman is associated with Gerald S. Chapman Attorney At Law in Schenectady, NY.

Is Gerald S. Chapman in good standing?

No, Gerald S. Chapman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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