New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Samuel Racer

Nyls alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
1406859
NY reg #

The record in one line

Samuel Racer carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1978 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

48 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Nyls

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Law school
Nyls
Registration
1406859
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Samuel Racer is registered as bar number 1406859 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NYLS.

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 51.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 67.2% 51.7% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
1406859
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

NYLS

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Samuel Racer's current status, "Disbarred", 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 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Samuel Racer with the closest admission year to 1978. 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.

Before you rely on this record

Samuel Racer carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Samuel Racer licensed?

Samuel Racer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Samuel Racer admitted to the bar?

Samuel Racer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Samuel Racer go to law school?

Samuel Racer attended NYLS.

Is Samuel Racer in good standing?

No, Samuel Racer carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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