New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Gerald James Whalen Ii
Suny Buffalo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5478201
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Gerald James Whalen Ii has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5478201 on the New York register belongs to Gerald James Whalen Ii, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW (28 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Gerald James Whalen Ii is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Gerald James Whalen Ii sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo School Of Law's 28 alumni in the New York register, 79.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5478201
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 854-3400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gerald James Whalen Ii'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 Whalen licensed?
Gerald Whalen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gerald James Whalen Ii admitted to the bar?
Gerald James Whalen Ii has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Gerald James Whalen Ii go to law school?
Gerald James Whalen Ii attended SUNY BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Gerald James Whalen Ii work for?
Gerald James Whalen Ii is associated with Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Gerald James Whalen Ii in good standing?
Yes, Gerald James Whalen Ii 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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