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
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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1079540
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
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
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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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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.