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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Notre Dame Law School
84.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4982666
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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

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

0%100%New York avg66%84.9%
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.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

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
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14202
Phone
(716) 848-1679

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
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 John Hines'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 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").

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