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
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
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
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.
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.
- City
- Elmhurst, NY
- 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
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 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").
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