New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Keith Douglas Perla
Univ Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Orchard Park, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2268068
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Keith Douglas Perla has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Keith Douglas Perla has carried New York bar registration 2268068 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 Keith Perla, located in Orchard Park, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14127. Educational background: UNIV OF BUFFALO (224 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Keith Douglas Perla 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
Keith Douglas Perla's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Keith compares to fellow Univ Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 98 Univ Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Keith Douglas Perla is longer-tenured than 49% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Univ Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 98 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 51% higher than 49% of 98 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Buffalo's 224 alumni in the New York register, 28.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2268068
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Keith Perla
- City
- Orchard Park, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14127
- Phone
- (716) 870-5683
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Keith Douglas Perla'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 Keith Perla licensed?
Keith Perla is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Keith Douglas Perla admitted to the bar?
Keith Douglas Perla's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Keith Douglas Perla go to law school?
Keith Douglas Perla attended UNIV OF BUFFALO.
What company does Keith Douglas Perla work for?
Keith Douglas Perla is associated with Keith Perla in Orchard Park, NY.
Is Keith Douglas Perla in good standing?
Yes, Keith Douglas Perla holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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