New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Martin William O'Toole
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2115632
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Martin William O'Toole ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2115632 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Martin William O'Toole, 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 Harter Secrest & Emery, LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14604. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Martin William O'Toole 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 Martin William O'Toole's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 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 Martin compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Martin William O'Toole is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,224 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
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2115632
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Harter Secrest & Emery, LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14604
- Phone
- (585) 232-6500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Martin William O'Toole'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 Martin O'Toole licensed?
Martin O'Toole is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Martin William O'Toole admitted to the bar?
Martin William O'Toole's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Martin William O'Toole go to law school?
Martin William O'Toole attended CORNELL.
What company does Martin William O'Toole work for?
Martin William O'Toole is associated with Harter Secrest & Emery, LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is Martin William O'Toole in good standing?
Yes, Martin William O'Toole 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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