New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Thomas J Gaffney
Case Western Reserve University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4277679
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas J Gaffney has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas J Gaffney carries New York bar registration 4277679, an established, active practitioner 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 Lippes Mathias LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Case Western Reserve University School of Law (527 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Thomas J Gaffney remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Thomas J Gaffney was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Thomas compares to fellow Case Western Reserve University School Of Law alumni
Among the 429 Case Western Reserve University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Thomas J Gaffney is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Case Western Reserve University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 429 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 14% higher than 86% of 429 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
Case Western Reserve University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve University School Of Law's 527 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4277679
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lippes Mathias LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 853-5100
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas J Gaffney'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 Thomas Gaffney licensed?
Thomas Gaffney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas J Gaffney admitted to the bar?
Thomas J Gaffney was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Thomas J Gaffney go to law school?
Thomas J Gaffney attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
What company does Thomas J Gaffney work for?
Thomas J Gaffney is associated with Lippes Mathias LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Thomas J Gaffney in good standing?
Yes, Thomas J Gaffney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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