New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Scott Raymond Hapeman
University At Notre Dame alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4010633
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Scott Raymond Hapeman has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #1451 of 3,464
- by tenure in Buffalo office peers
- Law school
- University At Notre Dame
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Scott Raymond Hapeman carries New York bar registration 4010633, an established, active practitioner 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 Personius Melber LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY AT NOTRE DAME.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Scott Raymond Hapeman remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Scott Raymond Hapeman was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Buffalo, NY office peers
Scott Raymond Hapeman's 24-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in Buffalo, NY: rank #1,451 of 3,464 office peers (42nd percentile). See the Buffalo attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1,451
- City cohort
- 3,464
- Local percentile
- 42nd
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Buffalo
- Jill Seward Anderson admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Michelle T. Baginski admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- James Edward Balcarczyk Ii admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Kyle F. Barry admitted 2002 · 24 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4010633
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Personius Melber LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 855-1050
Education
UNIVERSITY AT NOTRE DAME
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Scott Raymond Hapeman's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Personius Melber LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Buffalo, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Scott Raymond Hapeman: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~3,465 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scott Hapeman licensed?
Scott Hapeman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Scott Raymond Hapeman admitted to the bar?
Scott Raymond Hapeman was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Scott Raymond Hapeman go to law school?
Scott Raymond Hapeman attended UNIVERSITY AT NOTRE DAME.
What company does Scott Raymond Hapeman work for?
Scott Raymond Hapeman is associated with Personius Melber LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Scott Raymond Hapeman in good standing?
Yes, Scott Raymond Hapeman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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