New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

William Michael Buchan

University Of Toledo College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Constantia, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1991
Admitted
35
Years in bar
2374270
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, William Michael Buchan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

35 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Toledo College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1991
35 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Toledo College Of Law
81.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2374270
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2374270 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Michael Buchan, 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 Buchan & Sutter P.C., located in Constantia, NY (Oswego County), ZIP 13044. Educational background: University of Toledo College of Law (129 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 35 years on the register, William Michael Buchan 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 William Michael Buchan's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

35 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 William compares to fellow University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni

Among the 81 University Of Toledo College Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Michael Buchan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

35 years vs. University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 81 NY-registered alumni of this school

35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 81 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 Toledo College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of Toledo College Of Law's 129 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.4%
University Of Toledo College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1991 admission class today

Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years1991 class 66.2% 73.1% ▲ +10.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1991 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2374270
Year Admitted
1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Buchan & Sutter P.C.
County
Oswego
ZIP Code
13044
Phone
(315) 623-7133

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Michael Buchan'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

William Michael Buchan'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 William Buchan licensed?

William Buchan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Michael Buchan admitted to the bar?

William Michael Buchan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.

Where did William Michael Buchan go to law school?

William Michael Buchan attended University of Toledo College of Law.

What company does William Michael Buchan work for?

William Michael Buchan is associated with Buchan & Sutter P.C. in Constantia, NY.

Is William Michael Buchan in good standing?

Yes, William Michael Buchan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.