New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Philip Anthony Perna
Syracuse Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 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.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1217934
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Philip Anthony Perna has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Philip Anthony Perna has carried New York bar registration 1217934 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 Philip A Perna Esq, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14201. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIV (295 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Philip Anthony Perna 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
Philip Anthony Perna's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Philip compares to fellow Syracuse Univ alumni
Among the 217 Syracuse Univ graduates in the New York register, Philip Anthony Perna is longer-tenured than 72% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Syracuse Univ alumni
Years since admission - 217 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 28% higher than 72% of 217 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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
Syracuse Univ's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse Univ's 295 alumni in the New York register, 45% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1217934
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Philip A Perna Esq
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14201
- Phone
- (716) 853-5700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Philip Anthony Perna'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Philip Perna licensed?
Philip Perna is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Philip Anthony Perna admitted to the bar?
Philip Anthony Perna's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Philip Anthony Perna go to law school?
Philip Anthony Perna attended SYRACUSE UNIV.
What company does Philip Anthony Perna work for?
Philip Anthony Perna is associated with Philip A Perna Esq in Buffalo, NY.
Is Philip Anthony Perna in good standing?
Yes, Philip Anthony Perna holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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