New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Benson Sherman
Boston Univ School Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1953. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1953
- Admitted
- 73
- Years in bar
- 1109875
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Benson Sherman's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1953 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 73 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Boston Univ School Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Benson Sherman is registered as bar number 1109875 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 73 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON UNIV SCHOOL LAW (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
Boston Univ School Law's active-bar rate
Of Boston Univ School Law's 3 alumni in the New York register, 33.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Boston Univ School Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1953 admission class today
Of the 1,415 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1953, 1.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1109875
- Year Admitted
- 1953 (73 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benson Sherman's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Benson Sherman licensed?
Benson Sherman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benson Sherman admitted to the bar?
Benson Sherman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1953.
Where did Benson Sherman go to law school?
Benson Sherman attended BOSTON UNIV SCHOOL LAW.
Is Benson Sherman in good standing?
Benson Sherman's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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