New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Patrick M. Kelly
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1769827
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Patrick M. Kelly has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Patrick M. Kelly has carried New York bar registration 1769827 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 Colucci & Gallaher PC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Patrick M. Kelly 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 M. Kelly's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Patrick compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Patrick M. Kelly is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1769827
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Colucci & Gallaher PC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 853-4080
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patrick M. Kelly'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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Patrick M. Kelly'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 Kelly licensed?
Patrick Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patrick M. Kelly admitted to the bar?
Patrick M. Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Patrick M. Kelly go to law school?
Patrick M. Kelly attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Patrick M. Kelly work for?
Patrick M. Kelly is associated with Colucci & Gallaher PC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Patrick M. Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Patrick M. Kelly 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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