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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 746-5040
Education
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
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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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.
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