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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 946-3254
Education
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
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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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.
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