New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Walter R. Pacer
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 2505717
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter R. Pacer has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter R. Pacer has carried New York bar registration 2505717 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 Law Offices Of Walter R. Pacer Jr., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Walter R. Pacer 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
Walter R. Pacer's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Walter compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Walter R. Pacer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 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 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2505717
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Walter R. Pacer Jr.
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14221
- Phone
- (716) 432-0329
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter R. Pacer'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 Walter Pacer licensed?
Walter Pacer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter R. Pacer admitted to the bar?
Walter R. Pacer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Walter R. Pacer go to law school?
Walter R. Pacer attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does Walter R. Pacer work for?
Walter R. Pacer is associated with Law Offices Of Walter R. Pacer Jr. in Buffalo, NY.
Is Walter R. Pacer in good standing?
Yes, Walter R. Pacer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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