New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Gerald Chiari
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1209766
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Gerald Chiari has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Gerald Chiari has carried New York bar registration 1209766 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 54 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Gerald Chiari 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
Gerald Chiari's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 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
How Gerald compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Gerald Chiari is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 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 · May 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1209766
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (716) 913-8704
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gerald Chiari'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 Gerald Chiari licensed?
Gerald Chiari is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gerald Chiari admitted to the bar?
Gerald Chiari's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Gerald Chiari go to law school?
Gerald Chiari attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
Is Gerald Chiari in good standing?
Yes, Gerald Chiari 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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