New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Philip Clarkson

Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1079540
NY reg #

The record in one line

Philip Clarkson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

47 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Buffalo Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Buffalo Law School
69.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1079540
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Philip Clarkson is registered as bar number 1079540 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (61 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate

Of Buffalo Law School's 61 alumni in the New York register, 69.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%69.4%
Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 66.2% 53% ▼ -19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1079540
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Philip Clarkson's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

Philip Clarkson is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Philip Clarkson licensed?

Philip Clarkson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Philip Clarkson admitted to the bar?

Philip Clarkson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did Philip Clarkson go to law school?

Philip Clarkson attended BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.

Is Philip Clarkson in good standing?

Not currently, Philip Clarkson's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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