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 has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Dayton Ohio
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Mcgovern Sommers has carried New York bar registration 1903269 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
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
Across a career spanning 42 years, John Mcgovern 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
John Mcgovern Sommers's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Dayton Ohio's active-bar rate
Of University Of Dayton Ohio's 5 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Dayton Ohio alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- 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, "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 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?
Yes, John Mcgovern Sommers holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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