New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Seth A. Sheer
Bklyn Law Jd Nyu Llm alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Elmsford, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1396530
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Seth A. Sheer has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #5 of 167
- by tenure in Elmsford office peers
- Law school
- Bklyn Law Jd Nyu Llm
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Seth A. Sheer has carried New York bar registration 1396530 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Seth A Sheer, located in Elmsford, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10523. Educational background: BKLYN LAW JD NYU LLM.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Seth A. Sheer has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Seth A. Sheer's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Elmsford, NY office peers
Seth A. Sheer is toward the newer end of Elmsford, NY's NY register cohort: #5 of 167 by years since admission. See the Elmsford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 167
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1975
Nearest tenure peers in Elmsford
- Arlene R. Popkin admitted 1975 · 51 yr
- Bruce P. Bendish admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Barry Glenn Saretsky admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Richard William Berne admitted 1978 · 48 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1396530
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seth A Sheer
- City
- Elmsford, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10523
- Phone
- (914) 698-3313
Education
BKLYN LAW JD NYU LLM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Seth A. Sheer's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1975), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seth Sheer licensed?
Seth Sheer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Seth A. Sheer admitted to the bar?
Seth A. Sheer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Seth A. Sheer go to law school?
Seth A. Sheer attended BKLYN LAW JD NYU LLM.
What company does Seth A. Sheer work for?
Seth A. Sheer is associated with Seth A Sheer in Elmsford, NY.
Is Seth A. Sheer in good standing?
Yes, Seth A. Sheer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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