New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Owen Eric Herne
University Of Wisconsin-Madison alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4726774
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Owen Eric Herne has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Wisconsin-Madison
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Owen Eric Herne carries New York bar registration 4726774, an established, active practitioner 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 Herne Law, PLLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14207. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON (31 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Owen Eric Herne remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Owen Eric Herne was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Wisconsin-Madison's active-bar rate
Of University Of Wisconsin-Madison's 31 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Wisconsin-Madison alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4726774
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herne Law, PLLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14207
- Phone
- (716) 382-7101
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Owen Eric Herne'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 Owen Herne licensed?
Owen Herne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Owen Eric Herne admitted to the bar?
Owen Eric Herne was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Owen Eric Herne go to law school?
Owen Eric Herne attended UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON.
What company does Owen Eric Herne work for?
Owen Eric Herne is associated with Herne Law, PLLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Owen Eric Herne in good standing?
Yes, Owen Eric Herne holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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