New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer

University At Buffalo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5568886
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2018, Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

8 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University At Buffalo School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University At Buffalo School Of Law
86.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5568886
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5568886 on the New York register belongs to Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer, currently in active 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 Phillips Lytle LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University at Buffalo School of Law (157 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer 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

8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

8 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

8 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 University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni

Among the 50 University At Buffalo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer is longer-tenured than 40% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

8 years vs. University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 50 NY-registered alumni of this school

8 Top 60% higher than 40% of 50 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 45 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

University At Buffalo School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University At Buffalo School Of Law's 157 alumni in the New York register, 86.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%86.7%
University At Buffalo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5568886
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Phillips Lytle LLP
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14203
Phone
(716) 847-7037

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer'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 Sahr Borbor-Sawyer'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 Borbor-Sawyer licensed?

Samuel Borbor-Sawyer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer admitted to the bar?

Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer go to law school?

Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer attended University at Buffalo School of Law.

What company does Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer work for?

Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer is associated with Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY.

Is Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer in good standing?

Yes, Samuel Sahr Borbor-Sawyer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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