New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Patrick John Hines
University Of Notre Dame Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4982666
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Patrick John Hines has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Notre Dame Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4982666 on the New York register belongs to Patrick John Hines, currently in active 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 Hodgson Russ LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL (581 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Patrick John Hines is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Patrick John Hines sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Notre Dame Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Notre Dame Law School's 581 alumni in the New York register, 84.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Notre Dame Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4982666
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hodgson Russ LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 848-1679
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patrick John Hines'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 Patrick Hines licensed?
Patrick Hines is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patrick John Hines admitted to the bar?
Patrick John Hines has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Patrick John Hines go to law school?
Patrick John Hines attended UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Patrick John Hines work for?
Patrick John Hines is associated with Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Patrick John Hines in good standing?
Yes, Patrick John Hines holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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