New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Seymour Silverman
Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1047786
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Seymour Silverman carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1971 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 55 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Seymour Silverman is registered as bar number 1047786 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 55 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BUFFALO (151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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 Buffalo alumni
Among the 103 Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Joseph Seymour Silverman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 103 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 103 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
Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Buffalo's 151 alumni in the New York register, 55.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1047786
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Seymour Silverman's current status, "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.
Verify This Attorney
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Joseph Seymour Silverman carries a "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 Silverman licensed?
Joseph Silverman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Seymour Silverman admitted to the bar?
Joseph Seymour Silverman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Joseph Seymour Silverman go to law school?
Joseph Seymour Silverman attended BUFFALO.
Is Joseph Seymour Silverman in good standing?
No, Joseph Seymour Silverman carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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