New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Ernest James Norman
State Univ Ny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1011055
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ernest James Norman has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- State Univ Ny At Buffalo
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ernest James Norman has carried New York bar registration 1011055 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 55 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: STATE UNIV NY AT BUFFALO (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 55 years, Ernest James Norman 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
Ernest James Norman's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
State Univ Ny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of State Univ Ny At Buffalo's 3 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 37% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1011055
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ernest James Norman's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1971), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1971 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Ernest James Norman with the closest admission year to 1971. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ernest Norman licensed?
Ernest Norman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ernest James Norman admitted to the bar?
Ernest James Norman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Ernest James Norman go to law school?
Ernest James Norman attended STATE UNIV NY AT BUFFALO.
Is Ernest James Norman in good standing?
Yes, Ernest James Norman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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