New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Richard Patrick Fay
University At Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Williamsville, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 4990891
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Richard Patrick Fay has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University At Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 4990891 on the New York register belongs to Richard Patrick Fay, currently in active 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 Gross Polowy, LLC, located in Williamsville, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (344 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Richard Patrick Fay is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Richard Patrick Fay sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow University At Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 332 University At Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Richard Patrick Fay is longer-tenured than 7% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. University At Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 332 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 93% higher than 7% of 332 fellow alumni
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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 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4990891
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gross Polowy, LLC
- City
- Williamsville, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14221
- Phone
- (716) 204-1700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Patrick Fay'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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Richard Patrick Fay's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Fay licensed?
Richard Fay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Patrick Fay admitted to the bar?
Richard Patrick Fay has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Richard Patrick Fay go to law school?
Richard Patrick Fay attended UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Richard Patrick Fay work for?
Richard Patrick Fay is associated with Gross Polowy, LLC in Williamsville, NY.
Is Richard Patrick Fay in good standing?
Yes, Richard Patrick Fay holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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