New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Russell D'Anna Hall
Thomas M. Cooley Georgetown alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2717486
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Russell D'Anna Hall ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley Georgetown
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2717486 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Russell D'Anna Hall, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Hamberger & Weiss LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THOMAS M. COOLEY GEORGETOWN.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Russell D'Anna Hall still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Russell D'Anna Hall's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2717486
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hamberger & Weiss LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 852-5200
Education
THOMAS M. COOLEY GEORGETOWN
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Russell D'Anna Hall'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 Russell Hall licensed?
Russell Hall is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Russell D'Anna Hall admitted to the bar?
Russell D'Anna Hall's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Russell D'Anna Hall go to law school?
Russell D'Anna Hall attended THOMAS M. COOLEY GEORGETOWN.
What company does Russell D'Anna Hall work for?
Russell D'Anna Hall is associated with Hamberger & Weiss LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Russell D'Anna Hall in good standing?
Yes, Russell D'Anna Hall 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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