New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
John Mcgovern Sommers
University Of Dayton Ohio alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Galloway, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1903269
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Mcgovern Sommers appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Dayton Ohio
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Mcgovern Sommers is registered as bar number 1903269 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Koury, Tighe, Lapres, Bisulca & Sommers,, located in Galloway, NJ, ZIP 08205. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON OHIO (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
University Of Dayton Ohio's active-bar rate
Of University Of Dayton Ohio's 5 alumni in the New York register, 60% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1903269
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Koury, Tighe, Lapres, Bisulca & Sommers,
- City
- Galloway, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08205
- Phone
- (609) 383-1233
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Mcgovern Sommers's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 (1984), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1984 whose listed office city differs from Galloway, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for John Mcgovern Sommers with the closest admission year to 1984. 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 John Sommers licensed?
John Sommers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Mcgovern Sommers admitted to the bar?
John Mcgovern Sommers's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did John Mcgovern Sommers go to law school?
John Mcgovern Sommers attended UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON OHIO.
What company does John Mcgovern Sommers work for?
John Mcgovern Sommers is associated with Koury, Tighe, Lapres, Bisulca & Sommers, in Galloway, NJ.
Is John Mcgovern Sommers in good standing?
Not currently, John Mcgovern Sommers's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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