New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Walter Scott Kershaw

Tulane University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Garden City, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2711398
NY reg #

The record in one line

Walter Scott Kershaw carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

29 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Tulane University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Tulane University
64.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2711398
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Walter Scott Kershaw is registered as bar number 2711398 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", 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 The Scher Law Firm, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: TULANE UNIVERSITY (276 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" 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 Walter compares to fellow Tulane University alumni

Among the 180 Tulane University graduates in the New York register, Walter Scott Kershaw is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

29 years vs. Tulane University alumni

Years since admission - 180 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 48% higher than 52% of 180 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

Tulane University's active-bar rate

Of Tulane University's 276 alumni in the New York register, 64.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Tulane University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%64.9%
Tulane University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
2711398
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
The Scher Law Firm
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11530
Phone
(516) 746-5040

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Walter Scott Kershaw's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Walter Scott Kershaw carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walter Kershaw licensed?

Walter Kershaw is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Walter Scott Kershaw admitted to the bar?

Walter Scott Kershaw's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Walter Scott Kershaw go to law school?

Walter Scott Kershaw attended TULANE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Walter Scott Kershaw work for?

Walter Scott Kershaw is associated with The Scher Law Firm in Garden City, NY.

Is Walter Scott Kershaw in good standing?

No, Walter Scott Kershaw carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.