New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Kevin Richard Black
University At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2789428
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Kevin Richard Black ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2789428 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kevin Richard Black, 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 Us Department Of Homeland Security, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (755 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Kevin Richard Black 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 Kevin Richard Black's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Kevin compares to fellow University At Buffalo alumni
Among the 717 University At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Kevin Richard Black is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 717 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 29% higher than 71% of 717 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 At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo's 755 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2789428
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Us Department Of Homeland Security
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 464-6800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kevin Richard Black'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 Kevin Black licensed?
Kevin Black is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kevin Richard Black admitted to the bar?
Kevin Richard Black's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Kevin Richard Black go to law school?
Kevin Richard Black attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Kevin Richard Black work for?
Kevin Richard Black is associated with Us Department Of Homeland Security in Buffalo, NY.
Is Kevin Richard Black in good standing?
Yes, Kevin Richard Black 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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