New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kenneth Michael Shearn
Nyu alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Great Barrington, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1380187
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kenneth Michael Shearn carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1973 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #4 of 14
- by tenure in Great Barrington office peers
- Law school
- Nyu
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kenneth Michael Shearn is registered as bar number 1380187 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kenneth M Shearn Attorney At Law Hellman & Shearn, located in Great Barrington, MA, ZIP 01230. Educational background: NYU (3,196 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Great Barrington, MA office peers
Within Great Barrington, MA's 14-attorney local set, Kenneth Michael Shearn is #4 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Great Barrington attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 14
- Local percentile
- 21st
- Admitted
- 1973
Nearest tenure peers in Great Barrington
- Marc Steven Fasteau admitted 1970 · 56 yr
- Carl Israel Stewart admitted 1970 · 56 yr
- Richard M. Allen admitted 1967 · 59 yr
- Jonathan Norman Baum admitted 1979 · 47 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Kenneth compares to fellow Nyu alumni
Among the 928 Nyu graduates in the New York register, Kenneth Michael Shearn is longer-tenured than 99%.
53 years vs. Nyu alumni
Years since admission - 928 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 928 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 · August 2026
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1380187
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kenneth M Shearn Attorney At Law Hellman & Shearn
- City
- Great Barrington, MA
- ZIP Code
- 01230
- Phone
- (413) 528-4800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kenneth Michael Shearn's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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.
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Kenneth Michael Shearn carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kenneth Shearn licensed?
Kenneth Shearn is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kenneth Michael Shearn admitted to the bar?
Kenneth Michael Shearn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Kenneth Michael Shearn go to law school?
Kenneth Michael Shearn attended NYU.
What company does Kenneth Michael Shearn work for?
Kenneth Michael Shearn is associated with Kenneth M Shearn Attorney At Law Hellman & Shearn in Great Barrington, MA.
Is Kenneth Michael Shearn in good standing?
No, Kenneth Michael Shearn carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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