New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael L. Sommer
Leiden State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Cornelius, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2146496
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Michael L. Sommer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #3 of 8
- by tenure in Cornelius office peers
- Law school
- Leiden State University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2146496 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael L. Sommer, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Cornelius, NC, ZIP 28031. Educational background: Leiden State University.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Michael L. Sommer 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 Michael L. Sommer's 39 years since admission in 1987.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Cornelius, NC office peers
Within Cornelius, NC's 8-attorney local set, Michael L. Sommer is #3 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Cornelius attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 8
- Local percentile
- 25th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Cornelius
- Harold Hammon Martin admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Amy Ella Gross admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Susan Keahey Irvin admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Juliet Marie Demasi admitted 1998 · 28 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.
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2146496
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Cornelius, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28031
- Phone
- (704) 280-4600
Education
Leiden State University
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael L. Sommer's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from Cornelius, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michael L. Sommer with the closest admission year to 1987. 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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Michael L. Sommer'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 Michael Sommer licensed?
Michael Sommer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael L. Sommer admitted to the bar?
Michael L. Sommer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Michael L. Sommer go to law school?
Michael L. Sommer attended Leiden State University.
Is Michael L. Sommer in good standing?
Yes, Michael L. Sommer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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