New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph Lawrence Gerken
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 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.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1484161
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Lawrence Gerken appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1975 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 51 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Lawrence Gerken is registered as bar number 1484161 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Suny At Buffalo Sears Law Library, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14260. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Joseph compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Joseph Lawrence Gerken is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 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
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1484161
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Suny At Buffalo Sears Law Library
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14260
- Phone
- (716) 645-6769
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Lawrence Gerken's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Gerken licensed?
Joseph Gerken is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Lawrence Gerken admitted to the bar?
Joseph Lawrence Gerken's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Joseph Lawrence Gerken go to law school?
Joseph Lawrence Gerken attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Joseph Lawrence Gerken work for?
Joseph Lawrence Gerken is associated with Suny At Buffalo Sears Law Library in Buffalo, NY.
Is Joseph Lawrence Gerken in good standing?
Not currently, Joseph Lawrence Gerken's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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