New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Robert Christopher Buff

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1968
Admitted
58
Years in bar
1249150
NY reg #

The record in one line

Robert Christopher Buff appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1968 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

58 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Fordham

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1968
58 years
Law school
Fordham
48.7% active rate
Registration
1249150
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Robert Christopher Buff is registered as bar number 1249150 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 58 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM (6,270 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.

How Robert compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,676 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Robert Christopher Buff is longer-tenured than 99%.

58 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,676 NY-registered alumni of this school

58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,676 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Fordham's active-bar rate

Of Fordham's 6,270 alumni in the New York register, 48.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Fordham alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%48.7%
Fordham alumni, active-bar rate

The 1968 admission class today

Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 31.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1968 class 67.2% 31.6% ▼ -53.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1968 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1249150
Year Admitted
1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Robert Christopher Buff's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Robert Christopher Buff is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Robert Buff licensed?

Robert Buff is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Robert Christopher Buff admitted to the bar?

Robert Christopher Buff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.

Where did Robert Christopher Buff go to law school?

Robert Christopher Buff attended FORDHAM.

Is Robert Christopher Buff in good standing?

Not currently, Robert Christopher Buff's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.