New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph John Terranova
Suny A Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Lancaster, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1777929
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph John Terranova has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #10 of 39
- by tenure in Lancaster office peers
- Law school
- Suny A Buffalo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph John Terranova has carried New York bar registration 1777929 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 Joseph J Terranova, located in Lancaster, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14086. Educational background: SUNY A BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Joseph John Terranova 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 John Terranova's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Lancaster, NY office peers
Within Lancaster, NY's 39-attorney local set, Joseph John Terranova is #10 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Lancaster attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #10
- City cohort
- 39
- Local percentile
- 23rd
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Lancaster
- Ralph Markus Mohr admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Paul T. Bumbalo admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Walter A. Nosek admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- David A. Hoover admitted 1977 · 49 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1777929
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joseph J Terranova
- City
- Lancaster, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14086
- Phone
- (716) 997-9032
Education
SUNY A BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph John Terranova's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from Lancaster, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Terranova licensed?
Joseph Terranova is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph John Terranova admitted to the bar?
Joseph John Terranova's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Joseph John Terranova go to law school?
Joseph John Terranova attended SUNY A BUFFALO.
What company does Joseph John Terranova work for?
Joseph John Terranova is associated with Joseph J Terranova in Lancaster, NY.
Is Joseph John Terranova in good standing?
Yes, Joseph John Terranova holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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