New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ellen Patricia Somerset
New York alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1416916
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ellen Patricia Somerset appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1976 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- New York
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ellen Patricia Somerset is registered as bar number 1416916 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NEW YORK (1,824 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Ellen compares to fellow New York alumni
Among the 1,239 New York graduates in the New York register, Ellen Patricia Somerset is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. New York alumni
Years since admission - 1,239 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,239 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
New York's active-bar rate
Of New York's 1,824 alumni in the New York register, 41.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1416916
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ellen Patricia Somerset's current status, "Incapacitated", 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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Ellen Patricia Somerset is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellen Somerset licensed?
Ellen Somerset is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ellen Patricia Somerset admitted to the bar?
Ellen Patricia Somerset's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Ellen Patricia Somerset go to law school?
Ellen Patricia Somerset attended NEW YORK.
Is Ellen Patricia Somerset in good standing?
Not currently, Ellen Patricia Somerset's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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