New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Beth L Sims

Fordham University Sch. Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2001
Admitted
25
Years in bar
3927019
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Beth L Sims ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

25 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University Sch. Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University Sch. Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3927019
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Beth L Sims is registered as bar number 3927019 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12603. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCH. OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

Beth L Sims sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Beth L Sims's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

25 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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

The 2001 admission class today

Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 66.2% 80% ▲ +20.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3927019
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP
County
Dutchess
ZIP Code
12603
Phone
(845) 486-4200

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCH. OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Beth L Sims's current status is "Currently registered".

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

Beth L Sims'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 Beth Sims licensed?

Beth Sims is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Beth L Sims admitted to the bar?

Beth L Sims's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.

Where did Beth L Sims go to law school?

Beth L Sims attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCH. OF LAW.

What company does Beth L Sims work for?

Beth L Sims is associated with Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Is Beth L Sims in good standing?

Yes, Beth L Sims holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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