New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Louis Anthony Chiarella
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2198620
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Louis Anthony Chiarella ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2198620 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Louis Anthony Chiarella, 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 George Washington University School Of Law, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20052. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Louis Anthony Chiarella 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 Louis Anthony Chiarella's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Louis compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Louis Anthony Chiarella is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2198620
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- George Washington University School Of Law
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20052
- Phone
- (434) 962-2261
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Louis Anthony Chiarella'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 Louis Chiarella licensed?
Louis Chiarella is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Louis Anthony Chiarella admitted to the bar?
Louis Anthony Chiarella's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Louis Anthony Chiarella go to law school?
Louis Anthony Chiarella attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Louis Anthony Chiarella work for?
Louis Anthony Chiarella is associated with George Washington University School Of Law in Washington, DC.
Is Louis Anthony Chiarella in good standing?
Yes, Louis Anthony Chiarella holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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