New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sahir Can Surmeli
University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Boston, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2541530
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Sahir Can Surmeli ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2541530 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sahir Can Surmeli, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, P.C., located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02111. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Sahir Can Surmeli 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 Sahir Can Surmeli's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Sahir compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Sahir Can Surmeli is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,214 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
University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2541530
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, P.C.
- City
- Boston, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02111
- Phone
- (617) 542-6000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sahir Can Surmeli'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 Sahir Surmeli licensed?
Sahir Surmeli is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sahir Can Surmeli admitted to the bar?
Sahir Can Surmeli's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Sahir Can Surmeli go to law school?
Sahir Can Surmeli attended University of Chicago Law School.
What company does Sahir Can Surmeli work for?
Sahir Can Surmeli is associated with Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, P.C. in Boston, MA.
Is Sahir Can Surmeli in good standing?
Yes, Sahir Can Surmeli 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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