New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Wayne Lee Graff
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in Kingston, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1174150
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Wayne Lee Graff has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Wayne Lee Graff has carried New York bar registration 1174150 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Graff Law LLC, located in Kingston, NY (Ulster County), ZIP 12401. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Wayne Lee Graff 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
Wayne Lee Graff's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Wayne compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Wayne Lee Graff is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1174150
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Graff Law LLC
- City
- Kingston, NY
- County
- Ulster
- ZIP Code
- 12401
- Phone
- (845) 338-4993
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wayne Lee Graff'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 Wayne Graff licensed?
Wayne Graff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wayne Lee Graff admitted to the bar?
Wayne Lee Graff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Wayne Lee Graff go to law school?
Wayne Lee Graff attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Wayne Lee Graff work for?
Wayne Lee Graff is associated with Graff Law LLC in Kingston, NY.
Is Wayne Lee Graff in good standing?
Yes, Wayne Lee Graff 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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