New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Shawn Wilfred Carey
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2787919
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Shawn Wilfred Carey ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2787919 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Shawn Wilfred Carey, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Carey Injury Law, PLLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Shawn Wilfred Carey still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Shawn Wilfred Carey's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Shawn compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Shawn Wilfred Carey is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2787919
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Carey Injury Law, PLLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 815-3330
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shawn Wilfred Carey'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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Shawn Wilfred Carey'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 Shawn Carey licensed?
Shawn Carey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shawn Wilfred Carey admitted to the bar?
Shawn Wilfred Carey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Shawn Wilfred Carey go to law school?
Shawn Wilfred Carey attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Shawn Wilfred Carey work for?
Shawn Wilfred Carey is associated with Carey Injury Law, PLLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Shawn Wilfred Carey in good standing?
Yes, Shawn Wilfred Carey 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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