New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Douglas Jay Sherman
St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Roseland, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2617231
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Douglas Jay Sherman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2617231 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Douglas Jay Sherman, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Post Polak, P.A., located in Roseland, NJ, ZIP 07068. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: St. John's University School of Law (4,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Douglas Jay Sherman 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 Douglas Jay Sherman's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Douglas compares to fellow St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,642 St. John'S University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Douglas Jay Sherman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. St. John'S University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,642 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,642 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
St. John'S University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University School Of Law's 4,128 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2617231
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Post Polak, P.A.
- City
- Roseland, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07068
- Phone
- (973) 228-9900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Jay Sherman'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 Douglas Sherman licensed?
Douglas Sherman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Jay Sherman admitted to the bar?
Douglas Jay Sherman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Douglas Jay Sherman go to law school?
Douglas Jay Sherman attended St. John's University School of Law.
What company does Douglas Jay Sherman work for?
Douglas Jay Sherman is associated with Post Polak, P.A. in Roseland, NJ.
Is Douglas Jay Sherman in good standing?
Yes, Douglas Jay Sherman 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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