New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Robert Donald Finn
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 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.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1201383
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Donald Finn has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Donald Finn has carried New York bar registration 1201383 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 Gibson, Mcaskill & Crosby, LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Robert Donald Finn 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
Robert Donald Finn's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Robert compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Robert Donald Finn is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,422 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
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1201383
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gibson, Mcaskill & Crosby, LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 856-4200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Donald Finn'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 Robert Finn licensed?
Robert Finn is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Donald Finn admitted to the bar?
Robert Donald Finn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Robert Donald Finn go to law school?
Robert Donald Finn attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Robert Donald Finn work for?
Robert Donald Finn is associated with Gibson, Mcaskill & Crosby, LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Robert Donald Finn in good standing?
Yes, Robert Donald Finn holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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