New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Cophen Eugene Sears Iii
Touro alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Melville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2908960
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cophen Eugene Sears Iii appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Touro
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cophen Eugene Sears Iii is registered as bar number 2908960 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Cophen E. Sears Iii, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: TOURO (1,152 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Cophen compares to fellow Touro alumni
Among the 1,036 Touro graduates in the New York register, Cophen Eugene Sears Iii is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Touro alumni
Years since admission - 1,036 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 73% higher than 27% of 1,036 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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
Touro's active-bar rate
Of Touro's 1,152 alumni in the New York register, 67.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2908960
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Cophen E. Sears Iii
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (631) 744-3346
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cophen Eugene Sears Iii's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Cophen Sears licensed?
Cophen Sears is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cophen Eugene Sears Iii admitted to the bar?
Cophen Eugene Sears Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Cophen Eugene Sears Iii go to law school?
Cophen Eugene Sears Iii attended TOURO.
What company does Cophen Eugene Sears Iii work for?
Cophen Eugene Sears Iii is associated with Law Offices Of Cophen E. Sears Iii in Melville, NY.
Is Cophen Eugene Sears Iii in good standing?
Not currently, Cophen Eugene Sears Iii's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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