New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Stanley Donald Ference

The Dickinson alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Sewickley, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2328714
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Stanley Donald Ference ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
The Dickinson

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Law school
The Dickinson
71.4% active rate
Registration
2328714
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2328714 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stanley Donald Ference, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Ference & Associates LLC, located in Sewickley, PA, ZIP 15143. Educational background: THE DICKINSON (7 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Stanley Donald Ference 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 Stanley Donald Ference's 36 years since admission in 1990.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · September 2026

The Dickinson's active-bar rate

Of The Dickinson's 7 alumni in the New York register, 71.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%71.4%
The Dickinson alumni, active-bar rate

The 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 67.2% 56.3% ▼ -16.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2328714
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Ference & Associates LLC
ZIP Code
15143
Phone
(412) 741-8400

Education

THE DICKINSON

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stanley Donald Ference'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Stanley Donald Ference with the closest admission year to 1990. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

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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Before you rely on this record

Stanley Donald Ference'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 Stanley Ference licensed?

Stanley Ference is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stanley Donald Ference admitted to the bar?

Stanley Donald Ference's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Stanley Donald Ference go to law school?

Stanley Donald Ference attended THE DICKINSON.

What company does Stanley Donald Ference work for?

Stanley Donald Ference is associated with Ference & Associates LLC in Sewickley, PA.

Is Stanley Donald Ference in good standing?

Yes, Stanley Donald Ference holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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