New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Sylvain Albert Poitras
Dalhousie alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2915049
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Sylvain Albert Poitras ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Dalhousie
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2915049 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Sylvain Albert Poitras, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Sylvain Poitras, located in 1207 Geneva. Educational background: DALHOUSIE (15 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Sylvain Albert Poitras 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 Sylvain Albert Poitras's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Dalhousie's active-bar rate
Of Dalhousie's 15 alumni in the New York register, 86.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Dalhousie alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2915049
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sylvain Poitras
- City
- 1207 Geneva
- Phone
- 41 79 455 6781
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sylvain Albert Poitras'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 Sylvain Poitras licensed?
Sylvain Poitras is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sylvain Albert Poitras admitted to the bar?
Sylvain Albert Poitras's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Sylvain Albert Poitras go to law school?
Sylvain Albert Poitras attended DALHOUSIE.
What company does Sylvain Albert Poitras work for?
Sylvain Albert Poitras is associated with Sylvain Poitras in 1207 Geneva.
Is Sylvain Albert Poitras in good standing?
Yes, Sylvain Albert Poitras 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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