New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Eliot Jay Cherson
Hofstra Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Forest Hills, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1110527
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Eliot Jay Cherson has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Eliot Jay Cherson has carried New York bar registration 1110527 for the better part of a career, still active 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 Hertz Cherson & Rosenthal, PC, located in Forest Hills, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11375. Educational background: HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Eliot Jay Cherson has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Eliot Jay Cherson's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Eliot compares to fellow Hofstra Law School alumni
Among the 591 Hofstra Law School graduates in the New York register, Eliot Jay Cherson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Hofstra Law School alumni
Years since admission - 591 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 591 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1110527
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hertz Cherson & Rosenthal, PC
- City
- Forest Hills, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11375
- Phone
- (718) 261-7700
Education
HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eliot Jay Cherson'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 Eliot Cherson licensed?
Eliot Cherson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eliot Jay Cherson admitted to the bar?
Eliot Jay Cherson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Eliot Jay Cherson go to law school?
Eliot Jay Cherson attended HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Eliot Jay Cherson work for?
Eliot Jay Cherson is associated with Hertz Cherson & Rosenthal, PC in Forest Hills, NY.
Is Eliot Jay Cherson in good standing?
Yes, Eliot Jay Cherson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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