New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Herbert H. Sommer
Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1853415
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Herbert H. Sommer's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1983 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Washington College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Herbert H. Sommer is registered as bar number 1853415 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE (90 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Herbert compares to fellow Washington College alumni
Among the 83 Washington College graduates in the New York register, Herbert H. Sommer is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Washington College alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 37% higher than 63% of 83 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington College's active-bar rate
Of Washington College's 90 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1853415
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Herbert H. Sommer's current status, "Deceased", 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 Herbert Sommer licensed?
Herbert Sommer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Herbert H. Sommer admitted to the bar?
Herbert H. Sommer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Herbert H. Sommer go to law school?
Herbert H. Sommer attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
Is Herbert H. Sommer in good standing?
Herbert H. Sommer's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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