New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Bernard Mingwai Lam

Syracuse Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1982
Admitted
44
Years in bar
1814433
NY reg #

The record in one line

Bernard Mingwai Lam carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

44 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Syracuse Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1982
44 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse Law School
34.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1814433
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bernard Mingwai Lam is registered as bar number 1814433 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Bernard M Lam, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. Educational background: SYRACUSE LAW SCHOOL (63 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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 Bernard compares to fellow Syracuse Law School alumni

Among the 52 Syracuse Law School graduates in the New York register, Bernard Mingwai Lam is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

44 years vs. Syracuse Law School alumni

Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school

44 Top 48% higher than 52% of 52 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 65 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

Syracuse Law School's active-bar rate

Of Syracuse Law School's 63 alumni in the New York register, 34.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Syracuse Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%34.9%
Syracuse Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1982 admission class today

Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1982 class 66.2% 53.3% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1814433
Year Admitted
1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Bernard M Lam
County
New York
ZIP Code
10013
Phone
(212) 608-3012

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bernard Mingwai Lam's current status, "Suspended, 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

Bernard Mingwai Lam carries a "Suspended, 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 Bernard Lam licensed?

Bernard Lam is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bernard Mingwai Lam admitted to the bar?

Bernard Mingwai Lam's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.

Where did Bernard Mingwai Lam go to law school?

Bernard Mingwai Lam attended SYRACUSE LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Bernard Mingwai Lam work for?

Bernard Mingwai Lam is associated with Bernard M Lam in New York, NY.

Is Bernard Mingwai Lam in good standing?

No, Bernard Mingwai Lam carries a "Suspended, 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.