New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph M. Finnerty
Mercer University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1752278
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph M. Finnerty has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Mercer University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph M. Finnerty has carried New York bar registration 1752278 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Finnerty Osterreicher & Abdulla, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: MERCER UNIVERSITY (36 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Joseph M. Finnerty has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joseph M. Finnerty's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Mercer University's active-bar rate
Of Mercer University's 36 alumni in the New York register, 61.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Mercer University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1752278
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Finnerty Osterreicher & Abdulla
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 340-2200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph M. Finnerty'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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Joseph M. Finnerty's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Finnerty licensed?
Joseph Finnerty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph M. Finnerty admitted to the bar?
Joseph M. Finnerty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Joseph M. Finnerty go to law school?
Joseph M. Finnerty attended MERCER UNIVERSITY.
What company does Joseph M. Finnerty work for?
Joseph M. Finnerty is associated with Finnerty Osterreicher & Abdulla in Buffalo, NY.
Is Joseph M. Finnerty in good standing?
Yes, Joseph M. Finnerty 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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