New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Sheldon Neil Lyons
Case Western Reserve alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Belgrade, ME. 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
- 1528462
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sheldon Neil Lyons carries a "Suspended, currently registered" 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
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sheldon Neil Lyons is registered as bar number 1528462 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sheldon N. Lyons, located in Belgrade, ME, ZIP 04917. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE (168 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" 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.
How Sheldon compares to fellow Case Western Reserve alumni
Among the 94 Case Western Reserve graduates in the New York register, Sheldon Neil Lyons is longer-tenured than 99%.
48 years vs. Case Western Reserve alumni
Years since admission - 94 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 94 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 · August 2026
Case Western Reserve's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve's 168 alumni in the New York register, 58.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1528462
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sheldon N. Lyons
- City
- Belgrade, ME
- ZIP Code
- 04917
- Phone
- (413) 636-3239
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sheldon Neil Lyons's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure Case Western Reserve alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1978 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1978), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1978 whose listed office city differs from Belgrade, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Sheldon Neil Lyons 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.
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Sheldon Neil Lyons carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sheldon Lyons licensed?
Sheldon Lyons is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sheldon Neil Lyons admitted to the bar?
Sheldon Neil Lyons's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Sheldon Neil Lyons go to law school?
Sheldon Neil Lyons attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE.
What company does Sheldon Neil Lyons work for?
Sheldon Neil Lyons is associated with Sheldon N. Lyons in Belgrade, ME.
Is Sheldon Neil Lyons in good standing?
No, Sheldon Neil Lyons carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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