New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Rafael Frank Pignataro
University At Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5186614
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Rafael Frank Pignataro appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2014 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 12 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University At Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Rafael Frank Pignataro is registered as bar number 5186614 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hodgson Russ LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (344 registered alumni).
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 Rafael compares to fellow University At Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 332 University At Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Rafael Frank Pignataro is longer-tenured than 7% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. University At Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 332 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 93% higher than 7% of 332 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
University At Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of University At Buffalo Law School's 344 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University At Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5186614
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hodgson Russ LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 848-1222
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rafael Frank Pignataro'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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Rafael Frank Pignataro is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rafael Pignataro licensed?
Rafael Pignataro is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rafael Frank Pignataro admitted to the bar?
Rafael Frank Pignataro has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Rafael Frank Pignataro go to law school?
Rafael Frank Pignataro attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Rafael Frank Pignataro work for?
Rafael Frank Pignataro is associated with Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Rafael Frank Pignataro in good standing?
Not currently, Rafael Frank Pignataro's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.
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