New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John Mark Wells
University At Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Rochester, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4657300
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Mark Wells has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University At Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Mark Wells carries New York bar registration 4657300, an established, active practitioner in 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 Lacy Katzen LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14604. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (344 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Mark Wells remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Mark Wells was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow University At Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 332 University At Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, John Mark Wells is longer-tenured than 29% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. University At Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 332 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 71% higher than 29% of 332 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University At Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo Law School's 344 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4657300
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lacy Katzen LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14604
- Phone
- (585) 454-5650
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Mark Wells'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.
Consumer Complaint Data
The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. Lacy Katzen LLP has been named in consumer complaints.
These are voluntary, self-filed consumer complaints, not a substantiated-wrongdoing rate: a larger firm with more clients typically shows more complaints simply from serving more people, and CFPB does not verify a complaint's merits before logging it. Read the count as consumer-outreach volume, not a professional-conduct score.
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Wells licensed?
John Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Mark Wells admitted to the bar?
John Mark Wells was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did John Mark Wells go to law school?
John Mark Wells attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does John Mark Wells work for?
John Mark Wells is associated with Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is John Mark Wells in good standing?
Yes, John Mark Wells 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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