New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Robert Charles Shier Jr
Albany Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Irvine, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2392090
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Robert Charles Shier Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2392090 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Robert Charles Shier Jr, 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 Cerity Partners, located in Irvine, CA, ZIP 92612. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Robert Charles Shier Jr 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 Robert Charles Shier Jr's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Robert compares to fellow Albany Law alumni
Among the 130 Albany Law graduates in the New York register, Robert Charles Shier Jr is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Albany Law alumni
Years since admission - 130 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 25% higher than 75% of 130 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
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2392090
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cerity Partners
- City
- Irvine, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92612
- Phone
- (714) 277-1056
Education
ALBANY LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Charles Shier Jr'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Shier licensed?
Robert Shier is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Charles Shier Jr admitted to the bar?
Robert Charles Shier Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Robert Charles Shier Jr go to law school?
Robert Charles Shier Jr attended ALBANY LAW.
What company does Robert Charles Shier Jr work for?
Robert Charles Shier Jr is associated with Cerity Partners in Irvine, CA.
Is Robert Charles Shier Jr in good standing?
Yes, Robert Charles Shier Jr 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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