New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Susan Buff Milstein

Loyola Law Sch Orleans La alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1982
Admitted
44
Years in bar
1816214
NY reg #

The record in one line

Susan Buff Milstein has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

44 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Loyola Law Sch Orleans La

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1982
44 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Loyola Law Sch Orleans La
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1816214
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Susan Buff Milstein has carried New York bar registration 1816214 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Nys Opwdd, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12208. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: LOYOLA LAW SCH ORLEANS LA.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 44 years, Susan Buff Milstein 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

Susan Buff Milstein's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

44 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

44 Top 14% higher than 86% 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

The 1982 admission class today

Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1982 class 66.2% 53.3% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1816214
Year Admitted
1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Nys Opwdd
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12208
Phone
(518) 474-7700

Education

LOYOLA LAW SCH ORLEANS LA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Susan Buff Milstein'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

Susan Buff Milstein'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 Susan Milstein licensed?

Susan Milstein is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Susan Buff Milstein admitted to the bar?

Susan Buff Milstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.

Where did Susan Buff Milstein go to law school?

Susan Buff Milstein attended LOYOLA LAW SCH ORLEANS LA.

What company does Susan Buff Milstein work for?

Susan Buff Milstein is associated with Nys Opwdd in Albany, NY.

Is Susan Buff Milstein in good standing?

Yes, Susan Buff Milstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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