New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Gerard Francis Forton
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2349017
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Gerard Francis Forton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2349017 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Gerard Francis Forton, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Forton & Forton, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14216. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Gerard Francis Forton still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Gerard Francis Forton's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Gerard compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Gerard Francis Forton is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 37% higher than 63% of 316 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2349017
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Forton & Forton
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14216
- Phone
- (716) 570-8836
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gerard Francis Forton'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 Gerard Forton licensed?
Gerard Forton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gerard Francis Forton admitted to the bar?
Gerard Francis Forton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Gerard Francis Forton go to law school?
Gerard Francis Forton attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does Gerard Francis Forton work for?
Gerard Francis Forton is associated with Forton & Forton in Buffalo, NY.
Is Gerard Francis Forton in good standing?
Yes, Gerard Francis Forton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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