New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Suzanne Risman
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2718849
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Suzanne Risman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2718849 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Suzanne Risman, 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 30 years on the register. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Suzanne Risman 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 Suzanne Risman's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Suzanne compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Suzanne Risman is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 61% higher than 39% 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 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2718849
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Suzanne Risman'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 Suzanne Risman licensed?
Suzanne Risman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Suzanne Risman admitted to the bar?
Suzanne Risman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Suzanne Risman go to law school?
Suzanne Risman attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
Is Suzanne Risman in good standing?
Yes, Suzanne Risman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.