New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Mark Brian Farber

University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Williamsville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1998
Admitted
28
Years in bar
2898724
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Mark Brian Farber ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

28 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Buffalo
37% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2898724
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2898724 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Mark Brian Farber, 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 Merrill Lynch, located in Williamsville, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 28 years on the register, Mark Brian Farber 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 Mark Brian Farber's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

28 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Mark compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni

Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Mark Brian Farber is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

28 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school

28 Top 82% higher than 18% of 316 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

0%100%New York avg66%37%
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1998 admission class today

Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2898724
Year Admitted
1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Merrill Lynch
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14221
Phone
(716) 635-4379

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Mark Brian Farber'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Mark Brian Farber's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mark Farber licensed?

Mark Farber is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Mark Brian Farber admitted to the bar?

Mark Brian Farber's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.

Where did Mark Brian Farber go to law school?

Mark Brian Farber attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.

What company does Mark Brian Farber work for?

Mark Brian Farber is associated with Merrill Lynch in Williamsville, NY.

Is Mark Brian Farber in good standing?

Yes, Mark Brian Farber holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.