New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John Edward Westerman

Vermont alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Uniondale, NY. 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
1856368
NY reg #

The record in one line

John Edward Westerman has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

43 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Vermont

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Vermont
62.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1856368
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John Edward Westerman has carried New York bar registration 1856368 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 Westerman Ball Ederer Miller & Sharfstein, LLP, located in Uniondale, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11556. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VERMONT (213 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 43 years, John Edward Westerman 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 Edward Westerman's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

43 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How John compares to fellow Vermont alumni

Among the 190 Vermont graduates in the New York register, John Edward Westerman is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. Vermont alumni

Years since admission - 190 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 25% higher than 75% of 190 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Vermont's active-bar rate

Of Vermont's 213 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Vermont alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.4%
Vermont 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.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1856368
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Westerman Ball Ederer Miller & Sharfstein, LLP
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11556
Phone
(516) 622-9200

Education

VERMONT

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Edward Westerman'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

John Edward Westerman's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Westerman licensed?

John Westerman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John Edward Westerman admitted to the bar?

John Edward Westerman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did John Edward Westerman go to law school?

John Edward Westerman attended VERMONT.

What company does John Edward Westerman work for?

John Edward Westerman is associated with Westerman Ball Ederer Miller & Sharfstein, LLP in Uniondale, NY.

Is John Edward Westerman in good standing?

Yes, John Edward Westerman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.