New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Clayton Dowd Somers
Wake Forest alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Raleigh, NC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4953451
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Clayton Dowd Somers has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Wake Forest
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Clayton Dowd Somers carries New York bar registration 4953451, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under North Carolina Judicial Branch, located in Raleigh, NC, ZIP 27601. Educational background: WAKE FOREST (34 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Clayton Dowd Somers remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Clayton Dowd Somers was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Wake Forest's active-bar rate
Of Wake Forest's 34 alumni in the New York register, 58.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Wake Forest alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4953451
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- North Carolina Judicial Branch
- City
- Raleigh, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27601
- Phone
- (919) 792-4000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Clayton Dowd Somers'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 Clayton Somers licensed?
Clayton Somers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Clayton Dowd Somers admitted to the bar?
Clayton Dowd Somers was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Clayton Dowd Somers go to law school?
Clayton Dowd Somers attended WAKE FOREST.
What company does Clayton Dowd Somers work for?
Clayton Dowd Somers is associated with North Carolina Judicial Branch in Raleigh, NC.
Is Clayton Dowd Somers in good standing?
Yes, Clayton Dowd Somers 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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