New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Joseph Derwin Bates

University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2843688
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joseph Derwin Bates carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

29 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
University Of Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Buffalo
37% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2843688
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joseph Derwin Bates is registered as bar number 2843688 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Chase Manhattan Bank, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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.

How Joseph compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni

Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Joseph Derwin Bates is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

29 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 82% higher than 18% of 316 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 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

0%100%New York avg66%37%
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2843688
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Chase Manhattan Bank
County
New York
ZIP Code
10001
Phone
(212) 946-3254

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph Derwin Bates's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Joseph Derwin Bates carries a "Suspended, 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 Joseph Bates licensed?

Joseph Bates is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph Derwin Bates admitted to the bar?

Joseph Derwin Bates's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Joseph Derwin Bates go to law school?

Joseph Derwin Bates attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.

What company does Joseph Derwin Bates work for?

Joseph Derwin Bates is associated with Chase Manhattan Bank in New York, NY.

Is Joseph Derwin Bates in good standing?

No, Joseph Derwin Bates carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.