New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Samuel Michael Blakley

Penn State Law University Park alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Binghamton, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2021
Admitted
5
Years in bar
5870787
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2021, Samuel Michael Blakley has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

5 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Penn State Law University Park

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2021
5 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Penn State Law University Park
92.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5870787
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5870787 on the New York register belongs to Samuel Michael Blakley, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Coughlin & Gerhart LLP, located in Binghamton, NY (Broome County), ZIP 13904. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Penn State Law University Park (142 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Samuel Michael Blakley 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

5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Samuel Michael Blakley sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

5 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Samuel compares to fellow Penn State Law University Park alumni

Among the 142 Penn State Law University Park graduates in the New York register, Samuel Michael Blakley is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

5 years vs. Penn State Law University Park alumni

Years since admission - 142 NY-registered alumni of this school

5 Top 32% higher than 68% of 142 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 20 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 · May 2026

Penn State Law University Park's active-bar rate

Of Penn State Law University Park's 142 alumni in the New York register, 92.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Penn State Law University Park alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%92.3%
Penn State Law University Park alumni, active-bar rate

The 2021 admission class today

Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2021 class 66.2% 93.8% ▲ +41.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2021 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5870787
Year Admitted
2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Coughlin & Gerhart LLP
County
Broome
ZIP Code
13904
Phone
(607) 723-9511

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Samuel Michael Blakley'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Samuel Michael Blakley'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 Samuel Blakley licensed?

Samuel Blakley is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Samuel Michael Blakley admitted to the bar?

Samuel Michael Blakley has been on the New York bar register since 2021.

Where did Samuel Michael Blakley go to law school?

Samuel Michael Blakley attended Penn State Law University Park.

What company does Samuel Michael Blakley work for?

Samuel Michael Blakley is associated with Coughlin & Gerhart LLP in Binghamton, NY.

Is Samuel Michael Blakley in good standing?

Yes, Samuel Michael Blakley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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