New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph Gregory Shields
Ohio Northern Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in East Syracuse, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2453637
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Joseph Gregory Shields ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ohio Northern Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2453637 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Gregory Shields, 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 Ferrara Fiorenza PC, located in East Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13057. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIV (39 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Joseph Gregory Shields 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 Gregory Shields's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Ohio Northern Univ's active-bar rate
Of Ohio Northern Univ's 39 alumni in the New York register, 59% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ohio Northern Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2453637
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ferrara Fiorenza PC
- City
- East Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13057
- Phone
- (315) 437-7600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Gregory Shields'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Shields licensed?
Joseph Shields is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Gregory Shields admitted to the bar?
Joseph Gregory Shields's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Joseph Gregory Shields go to law school?
Joseph Gregory Shields attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIV.
What company does Joseph Gregory Shields work for?
Joseph Gregory Shields is associated with Ferrara Fiorenza PC in East Syracuse, NY.
Is Joseph Gregory Shields in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Gregory Shields holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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