New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Patrick Earl Swanson
University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4971651
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Patrick Earl Swanson has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #2089 of 3,464
- by tenure in Buffalo office peers
- Law school
- University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Patrick Earl Swanson carries New York bar registration 4971651, 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 New York State Office Of The Attorney General, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Memphis Humphreys School of Law (26 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Patrick Earl Swanson 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
Patrick Earl Swanson was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Buffalo, NY office peers
Patrick Earl Swanson's 15-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in Buffalo, NY: rank #2,089 of 3,464 office peers (60th percentile). See the Buffalo attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2,089
- City cohort
- 3,464
- Local percentile
- 60th
- Admitted
- 2011
Nearest tenure peers in Buffalo
- Brian Joseph Alterio admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Jeffrey T. Bagley admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Christopher Berardi admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Nathan William George Berti admitted 2011 · 15 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law's 26 alumni in the New York register, 88.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 88.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4971651
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Office Of The Attorney General
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 852-6298
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patrick Earl Swanson's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: New York State Office Of The Attorney General
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure University Of Memphis Humphreys School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2011 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2011), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2011 whose listed office city differs from Buffalo, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Patrick Earl Swanson: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~3,465 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2011)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Patrick Swanson licensed?
Patrick Swanson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patrick Earl Swanson admitted to the bar?
Patrick Earl Swanson was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Patrick Earl Swanson go to law school?
Patrick Earl Swanson attended University of Memphis Humphreys School of Law.
What company does Patrick Earl Swanson work for?
Patrick Earl Swanson is associated with New York State Office Of The Attorney General in Buffalo, NY.
Is Patrick Earl Swanson in good standing?
Yes, Patrick Earl Swanson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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