New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Marc Sommers
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in White Plains, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1009026
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard Marc Sommers has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard Marc Sommers has carried New York bar registration 1009026 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 Aronauer & Yudell, LLP, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10604. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Howard Marc Sommers 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
Howard Marc Sommers's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 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 Howard compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Howard Marc Sommers is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1009026
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Aronauer & Yudell, LLP
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10604
- Phone
- (212) 755-6000
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Marc Sommers'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 Howard Sommers licensed?
Howard Sommers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Marc Sommers admitted to the bar?
Howard Marc Sommers's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Howard Marc Sommers go to law school?
Howard Marc Sommers attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Howard Marc Sommers work for?
Howard Marc Sommers is associated with Aronauer & Yudell, LLP in White Plains, NY.
Is Howard Marc Sommers in good standing?
Yes, Howard Marc Sommers holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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