University Of Buffalo

928 registered attorneys

University Of Buffalo has produced 928 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (564 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2017) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

University Of Buffalo has 928 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: , is the single largest market for University Of Buffalo alumni with 564 registered attorneys (60.8% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (564), Buffalo (79), Rochester (20), New York (17), Albany (12) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (2017) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2017 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from University Of Buffalo, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Deceased 439 (47.3%)
Currently registered 330 (35.6%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 69 (7.4%)
Delinquent 25 (2.7%)
Suspended, delinquent 16 (1.7%)
Incapacitated 14 (1.5%)

Top Cities

, 564
BUFFALO, NY 79
ROCHESTER, NY 20
NEW YORK, NY 17
ALBANY, NY 12
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 10
HAMBURG, NY 8
SYRACUSE, NY 8
WASHINGTON, DC 7
PITTSFORD, NY 6

Recent Admissions

Class of 2017 1 admitted
Class of 2015 2 admitted
Class of 2013 5 admitted
Class of 2012 1 admitted
Class of 2011 3 admitted
Class of 2010 2 admitted
Class of 2009 1 admitted
Class of 2007 6 admitted
Class of 2006 10 admitted
Class of 2005 5 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Andrew Carl Spacone Delinquent
James I. Spandau Deceased
Shazia N. Sparkman Delinquent
Edward Saul Spector Deceased
Richard H. Speranza Deceased
Robert F. Spitzmiller Deceased
Tucker Cleveland Stanclift Currently registered
Winifred Claire Stanley Deceased
Roy Joseph Stein Currently registered
Robert M. Stengel Deceased
R William Stephens Delinquent
Louis Sternberg Deceased
Norman R. Stewart Deceased
Kevin Todd Stocker Currently registered
William Edward Straub Delinquent
Milton John Strebel Deceased
Sue A. Stremick Resigned
Julian Joseph Sugarman Deceased
William E. Sugnet Deceased
John J. Sullivan Deceased
Michael Thomas Sullivan Deceased
Donald L. Summer Deceased
Sherwin Alan Suss Currently registered
Leonard Swagler Deceased
David Lloyd Sweet Deceased
John J. Swieca Currently registered
Norman A. Szymoniak Deceased
Barrie Faith Tabin Currently registered
Joseph A. Taddeo Deceased
Michael F. Taddonio Deceased
Allison J. Tam Currently registered
Carl C. Tarricone Deceased
Michael Anthony Telesca Deceased
Eugene Charles Tenney Deceased
Joseph G. Terrizzi Deceased
Leonid Dickens Thenor Currently registered
Thomas P. Theophilos Currently registered
Phillip A. Thielman Deceased
Joseph John Thomas Incapacitated
Melvin Clyde Thompson Deceased
Robert W. Tills Incapacitated
Joseph C. Tisdall Incapacitated
Eileen Tomaka Deceased
Joseph F. Townsend Currently registered
Wilbur P. Trammell Disbarred
Joy Caroline Trotter Currently registered
Donald J. Tucker Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
David James Turner Suspended, delinquent
Francis Willard Turner Deceased
Lorrie K. Turner Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from University Of Buffalo?

928 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from University Of Buffalo. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do University Of Buffalo graduates practice?

The most common practice location for University Of Buffalo graduates is , , with 564 attorneys. Alumni practice across 10 cities.

What is the bar status rate for University Of Buffalo alumni?

Of 928 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from University Of Buffalo recently?

In 2017, 1 attorneys from University Of Buffalo were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.