New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Cheryl Lea Johnson
S U N Y At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Westport, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2119923
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Cheryl Lea Johnson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- S U N Y At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2119923 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cheryl Lea Johnson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Verrill Dana LLP, located in Westport, CT, ZIP 06881. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: S U N Y AT BUFFALO (12 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Cheryl Lea Johnson 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 Cheryl Lea Johnson's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
S U N Y At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of S U N Y At Buffalo's 12 alumni in the New York register, 58.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
S U N Y At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2119923
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Verrill Dana LLP
- City
- Westport, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06881
- Phone
- (203) 222-0885
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cheryl Lea Johnson'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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Cheryl Lea Johnson'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 Cheryl Johnson licensed?
Cheryl Johnson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cheryl Lea Johnson admitted to the bar?
Cheryl Lea Johnson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Cheryl Lea Johnson go to law school?
Cheryl Lea Johnson attended S U N Y AT BUFFALO.
What company does Cheryl Lea Johnson work for?
Cheryl Lea Johnson is associated with Verrill Dana LLP in Westport, CT.
Is Cheryl Lea Johnson in good standing?
Yes, Cheryl Lea Johnson 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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