New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Patrick Michael Balkin

Ohio Northern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Lockport, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
1970979
NY reg #

The record in one line

Patrick Michael Balkin has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

41 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Ohio Northern University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Ohio Northern University
65.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1970979
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Patrick Michael Balkin has carried New York bar registration 1970979 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 Jackson & Balkin, located in Lockport, NY (Niagara County), ZIP 14094. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY (212 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 41 years, Patrick Michael Balkin 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

Patrick Michael Balkin's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

41 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

41 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Patrick compares to fellow Ohio Northern University alumni

Among the 102 Ohio Northern University graduates in the New York register, Patrick Michael Balkin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. Ohio Northern University alumni

Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 102 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Ohio Northern University's active-bar rate

Of Ohio Northern University's 212 alumni in the New York register, 65.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Ohio Northern University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65.1%
Ohio Northern University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1970979
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Jackson & Balkin
County
Niagara
ZIP Code
14094
Phone
(716) 434-8891

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Patrick Michael Balkin'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

Patrick Michael Balkin'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 Patrick Balkin licensed?

Patrick Balkin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Patrick Michael Balkin admitted to the bar?

Patrick Michael Balkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Patrick Michael Balkin go to law school?

Patrick Michael Balkin attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY.

What company does Patrick Michael Balkin work for?

Patrick Michael Balkin is associated with Jackson & Balkin in Lockport, NY.

Is Patrick Michael Balkin in good standing?

Yes, Patrick Michael Balkin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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