New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Scott Merritt Sherman
American University 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
- 1108752
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Scott Merritt Sherman's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1978 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Scott Merritt Sherman is registered as bar number 1108752 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, 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: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Scott compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Scott Merritt Sherman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 646 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1108752
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Scott Merritt Sherman's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Sherman licensed?
Scott Sherman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Scott Merritt Sherman admitted to the bar?
Scott Merritt Sherman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Scott Merritt Sherman go to law school?
Scott Merritt Sherman attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Is Scott Merritt Sherman in good standing?
Scott Merritt Sherman's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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