New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Stephen R. Foley
Case Western Reserve alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2381507
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Stephen R. Foley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2381507 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen R. Foley, 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 Stephen R. Foley LLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14209. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE (170 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Stephen R. Foley 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 Stephen R. Foley's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Stephen compares to fellow Case Western Reserve alumni
Among the 94 Case Western Reserve graduates in the New York register, Stephen R. Foley is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Case Western Reserve alumni
Years since admission - 94 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 31% higher than 69% of 94 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
Case Western Reserve's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve's 170 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2381507
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Stephen R. Foley LLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14209
- Phone
- (716) 249-2222
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen R. Foley'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stephen Foley licensed?
Stephen Foley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen R. Foley admitted to the bar?
Stephen R. Foley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Stephen R. Foley go to law school?
Stephen R. Foley attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE.
What company does Stephen R. Foley work for?
Stephen R. Foley is associated with Stephen R. Foley LLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Stephen R. Foley in good standing?
Yes, Stephen R. Foley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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