New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Lance Newman Portman
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2215978
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Lance Newman Portman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2215978 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lance Newman Portman, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sokoloff Stern LLP, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Lance Newman Portman still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Lance Newman Portman's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lance compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Lance Newman Portman is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,151 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
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2215978
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sokoloff Stern LLP
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12601
- Phone
- (845) 363-0126
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lance Newman Portman'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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Lance Newman Portman'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 Lance Portman licensed?
Lance Portman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lance Newman Portman admitted to the bar?
Lance Newman Portman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Lance Newman Portman go to law school?
Lance Newman Portman attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Lance Newman Portman work for?
Lance Newman Portman is associated with Sokoloff Stern LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Lance Newman Portman in good standing?
Yes, Lance Newman Portman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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