New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Joseph Anthony Muscato

Syracuse College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2000
Admitted
26
Years in bar
3052123
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Joseph Anthony Muscato ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

26 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Syracuse College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2000
26 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse College Of Law
56.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3052123
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 3052123 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Anthony Muscato, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Muscato & Shatkin LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE COLLEGE OF LAW (144 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 26 years on the register, Joseph Anthony Muscato still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Joseph Anthony Muscato's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

26 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

26 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Joseph compares to fellow Syracuse College Of Law alumni

Among the 89 Syracuse College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Joseph Anthony Muscato is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

26 years vs. Syracuse College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 89 NY-registered alumni of this school

26 Top 52% higher than 48% of 89 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Syracuse College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Syracuse College Of Law's 144 alumni in the New York register, 56.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Syracuse College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%56.3%
Syracuse College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2000 admission class today

Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

63%64%65%66%67% Statewide, all years2000 class 66.2% 63.6% ▼ -3.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2000 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3052123
Year Admitted
2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Muscato & Shatkin LLP
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14202
Phone
(716) 842-0550

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph Anthony Muscato'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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 Anthony Muscato'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 Muscato licensed?

Joseph Muscato is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph Anthony Muscato admitted to the bar?

Joseph Anthony Muscato's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.

Where did Joseph Anthony Muscato go to law school?

Joseph Anthony Muscato attended SYRACUSE COLLEGE OF LAW.

What company does Joseph Anthony Muscato work for?

Joseph Anthony Muscato is associated with Muscato & Shatkin LLP in Buffalo, NY.

Is Joseph Anthony Muscato in good standing?

Yes, Joseph Anthony Muscato holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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