New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Sean Patrick Balkin
Suny Buffalo 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
- 5400189
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sean Patrick Balkin appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 10 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sean Patrick Balkin is registered as bar number 5400189 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lippes Mathias LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Sean compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Sean Patrick Balkin is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 56% higher than 44% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo 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
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5400189
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lippes Mathias LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 853-5100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sean Patrick Balkin's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Sean Balkin licensed?
Sean Balkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sean Patrick Balkin admitted to the bar?
Sean Patrick Balkin has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Sean Patrick Balkin go to law school?
Sean Patrick Balkin attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Sean Patrick Balkin work for?
Sean Patrick Balkin is associated with Lippes Mathias LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Sean Patrick Balkin in good standing?
Not currently, Sean Patrick Balkin's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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