New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe
Pace Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5390521
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5390521 on the New York register belongs to Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Octillo Law PLLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Pace Law School (3,771 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 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 Sameer compares to fellow Pace Law School alumni
Among the 2,936 Pace Law School graduates in the New York register, Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Pace Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,936 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,936 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Pace Law School's active-bar rate
Of Pace Law School's 3,771 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pace Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5390521
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Octillo Law PLLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (703) 403-5551
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe'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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Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe'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 Sameer Ponkshe licensed?
Sameer Ponkshe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe admitted to the bar?
Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe go to law school?
Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe attended Pace Law School.
What company does Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe work for?
Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe is associated with Octillo Law PLLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe in good standing?
Yes, Sameer Prabhu Ponkshe 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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