New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly
University Of Florida College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5056973
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Florida College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5056973 on the New York register belongs to Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jacob Lea-Kelly, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14201. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF LAW (6 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Florida College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Florida College Of Law's 6 alumni in the New York register, 83.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Florida College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5056973
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jacob Lea-Kelly
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14201
- Phone
- (716) 432-0553
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly'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 Jacob Lea-Kelly licensed?
Jacob Lea-Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly admitted to the bar?
Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly go to law school?
Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly attended UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF LAW.
What company does Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly work for?
Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly is associated with Jacob Lea-Kelly in Buffalo, NY.
Is Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Jacob Ethan Lea-Kelly 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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