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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Buffalo
37% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1356237
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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 · 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

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

0%100%New York avg66%37%
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.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 66.2% 52.6% ▼ -20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

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
County
Monroe
ZIP Code
14614
Phone
(585) 546-5600

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

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").

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