New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Phillip M. Manela
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4198180
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Phillip M. Manela appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2004 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 22 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Phillip M. Manela is registered as bar number 4198180 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Phillip compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Phillip M. Manela is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 85% higher than 15% of 2,473 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
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4198180
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 853-3801
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Phillip M. Manela's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Phillip Manela licensed?
Phillip Manela is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Phillip M. Manela admitted to the bar?
Phillip M. Manela was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Phillip M. Manela go to law school?
Phillip M. Manela attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Phillip M. Manela work for?
Phillip M. Manela is associated with Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Phillip M. Manela in good standing?
Not currently, Phillip M. Manela's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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