New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Steven Jeffrey Pheterson
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Rochester, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1356237
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Steven Jeffrey Pheterson has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Steven Jeffrey Pheterson has carried New York bar registration 1356237 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 Pheterson Spatorico LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Steven Jeffrey Pheterson 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 Jeffrey Pheterson's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 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 Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Steven Jeffrey Pheterson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 316 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
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1356237
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pheterson Spatorico LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (585) 546-5600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Steven Jeffrey Pheterson'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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Steven Jeffrey Pheterson'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 Steven Pheterson licensed?
Steven Pheterson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Steven Jeffrey Pheterson admitted to the bar?
Steven Jeffrey Pheterson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Steven Jeffrey Pheterson go to law school?
Steven Jeffrey Pheterson attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does Steven Jeffrey Pheterson work for?
Steven Jeffrey Pheterson is associated with Pheterson Spatorico LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is Steven Jeffrey Pheterson in good standing?
Yes, Steven Jeffrey Pheterson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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