New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Scott Sonny Balber
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2672533
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Scott Sonny Balber ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2672533 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Scott Sonny Balber, 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 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer New York LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Scott Sonny Balber 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 Scott Sonny Balber's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 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 Scott compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Scott Sonny Balber is longer-tenured than 78% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 22% higher than 78% of 512 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
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2672533
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer New York LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (917) 542-7810
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Scott Sonny Balber'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 Scott Balber licensed?
Scott Balber is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Scott Sonny Balber admitted to the bar?
Scott Sonny Balber's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Scott Sonny Balber go to law school?
Scott Sonny Balber attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Scott Sonny Balber work for?
Scott Sonny Balber is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer New York LLP in New York, NY.
Is Scott Sonny Balber in good standing?
Yes, Scott Sonny Balber 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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