New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Kelly Ellen Coughlin
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2603538
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Kelly Ellen Coughlin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2603538 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kelly Ellen Coughlin, 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 Law Offices Of Kelly E. Coughlin, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14213. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Kelly Ellen Coughlin 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 Kelly Ellen Coughlin's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 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
How Kelly compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Kelly Ellen Coughlin is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 61% higher than 39% of 316 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
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2603538
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Kelly E. Coughlin
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14213
- Phone
- (716) 885-1270
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kelly Ellen Coughlin'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 Kelly Coughlin licensed?
Kelly Coughlin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kelly Ellen Coughlin admitted to the bar?
Kelly Ellen Coughlin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Kelly Ellen Coughlin go to law school?
Kelly Ellen Coughlin attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does Kelly Ellen Coughlin work for?
Kelly Ellen Coughlin is associated with Law Offices Of Kelly E. Coughlin in Buffalo, NY.
Is Kelly Ellen Coughlin in good standing?
Yes, Kelly Ellen Coughlin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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