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
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
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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.
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
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- 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".
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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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").
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