New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Lewis Fuller Steele
Suny-Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Shushan, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1717974
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lewis Fuller Steele has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny-Buffalo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lewis Fuller Steele has carried New York bar registration 1717974 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 Lewis Steele, Attorney At Law, located in Shushan, NY (Washington County), ZIP 12873. Educational background: SUNY-BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Lewis Fuller Steele 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
Lewis Fuller Steele's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 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
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1717974
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lewis Steele, Attorney At Law
- City
- Shushan, NY
- County
- Washington
- ZIP Code
- 12873
- Phone
- (518) 854-9582
Education
SUNY-BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lewis Fuller Steele'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.
Near-tenure Suny-Buffalo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1981 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1981), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1981 whose listed office city differs from Shushan, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lewis Steele licensed?
Lewis Steele is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lewis Fuller Steele admitted to the bar?
Lewis Fuller Steele's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Lewis Fuller Steele go to law school?
Lewis Fuller Steele attended SUNY-BUFFALO.
What company does Lewis Fuller Steele work for?
Lewis Fuller Steele is associated with Lewis Steele, Attorney At Law in Shushan, NY.
Is Lewis Fuller Steele in good standing?
Yes, Lewis Fuller Steele holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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