New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Brian Richard Lava

Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Elmhurst, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1993
Admitted
33
Years in bar
2564821
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Brian Richard Lava ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

33 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Hofstra

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1993
33 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2564821
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2564821 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Brian Richard Lava, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Brian R. Lava, Esq. P.C., located in Elmhurst, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11373. Educational background: HOFSTRA.

State context & due diligence

After 33 years on the register, Brian Richard Lava 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 Brian Richard Lava's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

33 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Brian compares to fellow Hofstra alumni

Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Brian Richard Lava is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

33 years vs. Hofstra alumni

Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school

33 Top 54% higher than 46% of 1,307 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

The 1993 admission class today

Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1993 class 66.2% 75.4% ▲ +13.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1993 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2564821
Year Admitted
1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Law Offices Of Brian R. Lava, Esq. P.C.
County
Queens
ZIP Code
11373
Phone
(718) 505-1955

Education

HOFSTRA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Brian Richard Lava'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Brian Richard Lava's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brian Lava licensed?

Brian Lava is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Brian Richard Lava admitted to the bar?

Brian Richard Lava's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.

Where did Brian Richard Lava go to law school?

Brian Richard Lava attended HOFSTRA.

What company does Brian Richard Lava work for?

Brian Richard Lava is associated with Law Offices Of Brian R. Lava, Esq. P.C. in Elmhurst, NY.

Is Brian Richard Lava in good standing?

Yes, Brian Richard Lava holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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