New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Wayne David Schiffhauer
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2878064
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Wayne David Schiffhauer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2878064 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Wayne David Schiffhauer, 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
Practice address is listed under Williams & Williams Attorneys At Law, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Wayne David Schiffhauer 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 Wayne David Schiffhauer's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Wayne compares to fellow Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Wayne David Schiffhauer is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 77% higher than 23% of 1,229 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
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2878064
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Williams & Williams Attorneys At Law
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 856-8200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wayne David Schiffhauer'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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Wayne David Schiffhauer'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 Wayne Schiffhauer licensed?
Wayne Schiffhauer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wayne David Schiffhauer admitted to the bar?
Wayne David Schiffhauer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Wayne David Schiffhauer go to law school?
Wayne David Schiffhauer attended ALBANY.
What company does Wayne David Schiffhauer work for?
Wayne David Schiffhauer is associated with Williams & Williams Attorneys At Law in Buffalo, NY.
Is Wayne David Schiffhauer in good standing?
Yes, Wayne David Schiffhauer 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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