New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Norman Lynn Alterman

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1956. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1956
Admitted
70
Years in bar
1314285
NY reg #

The record in one line

Norman Lynn Alterman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1956 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

70 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Harvard

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1956
70 years
Law school
Harvard
50% active rate
Registration
1314285
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Norman Lynn Alterman is registered as bar number 1314285 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 70 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HARVARD (7,182 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Norman compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,045 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Norman Lynn Alterman is longer-tenured than 99%.

70 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission - 3,045 NY-registered alumni of this school

70 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,045 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · August 2026

Harvard's active-bar rate

Of Harvard's 7,182 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Harvard alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%50%
Harvard alumni, active-bar rate

The 1956 admission class today

Of the 1,325 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1956, 4.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1956 class 67.2% 4.2% ▼ -93.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1956 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1314285
Year Admitted
1956 (70 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4

Location & Contact

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Norman Lynn Alterman's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Norman Lynn Alterman is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Norman Alterman licensed?

Norman Alterman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Norman Lynn Alterman admitted to the bar?

Norman Lynn Alterman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1956.

Where did Norman Lynn Alterman go to law school?

Norman Lynn Alterman attended HARVARD.

Is Norman Lynn Alterman in good standing?

Not currently, Norman Lynn Alterman's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

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