New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John Alan Orzel
Duquesne University; Tulane University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2229755
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Alan Orzel carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #646 of 3,464
- by tenure in Buffalo office peers
- Law school
- Duquesne University; Tulane University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Alan Orzel is registered as bar number 2229755 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under John A. Orzel Esq., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14224. Educational background: DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY; TULANE UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Buffalo, NY office peers
John Alan Orzel is earlier in the Buffalo, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #646 of 3,464 (19th percentile). See the Buffalo attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #646
- City cohort
- 3,464
- Local percentile
- 19th
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Buffalo
- Daniel Richard Archilla admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Philip Charles Barth Iii admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Holly Baum admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Mary C. Baumgarten admitted 1989 · 37 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2229755
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- John A. Orzel Esq.
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14224
- Phone
- (716) 310-8409
Education
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY; TULANE UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Alan Orzel's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from Buffalo, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for John Alan Orzel: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~3,465 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1989)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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John Alan Orzel carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Orzel licensed?
John Orzel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Alan Orzel admitted to the bar?
John Alan Orzel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did John Alan Orzel go to law school?
John Alan Orzel attended DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY; TULANE UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Alan Orzel work for?
John Alan Orzel is associated with John A. Orzel Esq. in Buffalo, NY.
Is John Alan Orzel in good standing?
No, John Alan Orzel carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.