New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Susan B. Somers
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Nassau, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1963545
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Susan B. Somers has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Susan B. Somers has carried New York bar registration 1963545 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Somers Law Firm, located in Nassau, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12123. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Susan B. Somers 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
Susan B. Somers's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Susan compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Susan B. Somers is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1963545
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Somers Law Firm
- City
- Nassau, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12123
- Phone
- (518) 281-2777
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Susan B. Somers'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 Susan Somers licensed?
Susan Somers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Susan B. Somers admitted to the bar?
Susan B. Somers's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Susan B. Somers go to law school?
Susan B. Somers attended Albany Law School.
What company does Susan B. Somers work for?
Susan B. Somers is associated with The Somers Law Firm in Nassau, NY.
Is Susan B. Somers in good standing?
Yes, Susan B. Somers holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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