New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Steven Richard Fortnam
University Of Toledo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Westmoreland, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 2018554
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven Richard Fortnam has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Toledo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven Richard Fortnam has carried New York bar registration 2018554 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Steven R. Fortnam, Esq., located in Westmoreland, NY (Oneida County), ZIP 13490. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (223 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Steven Richard Fortnam has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Steven Richard Fortnam's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Steven compares to fellow University Of Toledo alumni
Among the 124 University Of Toledo graduates in the New York register, Steven Richard Fortnam is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Toledo alumni
Years since admission - 124 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 124 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Toledo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Toledo's 223 alumni in the New York register, 65.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Toledo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2018554
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Steven R. Fortnam, Esq.
- City
- Westmoreland, NY
- County
- Oneida
- ZIP Code
- 13490
- Phone
- (315) 853-2120
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Richard Fortnam'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 Steven Fortnam licensed?
Steven Fortnam is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Richard Fortnam admitted to the bar?
Steven Richard Fortnam's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Steven Richard Fortnam go to law school?
Steven Richard Fortnam attended UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO.
What company does Steven Richard Fortnam work for?
Steven Richard Fortnam is associated with Steven R. Fortnam, Esq. in Westmoreland, NY.
Is Steven Richard Fortnam in good standing?
Yes, Steven Richard Fortnam holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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