New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii
State University Of Ny, Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Buffalo, 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
- 2157261
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- State University Of Ny, Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2157261 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii, 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 Hodgson Russ LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY, BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii 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 Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2157261
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hodgson Russ LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 856-4000
Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY, BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii'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 Hugh Russ licensed?
Hugh Russ is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii admitted to the bar?
Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii go to law school?
Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY, BUFFALO.
What company does Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii work for?
Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii is associated with Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii in good standing?
Yes, Hugh Mc Master Russ Iii 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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