New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2583037
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2583037 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien, 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 Glinton Sweeting O'Brien, located in Nassau. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien 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 Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Andrew Gordon compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 72% higher than 28% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2583037
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Glinton Sweeting O'Brien
- City
- Nassau
- Phone
- (242) 328-3500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien'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 Andrew Gordon O'Brien licensed?
Andrew Gordon O'Brien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien admitted to the bar?
Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien go to law school?
Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien work for?
Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien is associated with Glinton Sweeting O'Brien in Nassau.
Is Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien in good standing?
Yes, Andrew Gordon Sommerville O'Brien 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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