New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Carleton Bruce Laidlaw
The American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1962
- Admitted
- 64
- Years in bar
- 1086644
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Carleton Bruce Laidlaw's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1962 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 64 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- The American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Carleton Bruce Laidlaw is registered as bar number 1086644 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 64 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (50 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Carleton compares to fellow The American University alumni
Among the 50 The American University graduates in the New York register, Carleton Bruce Laidlaw is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
64 years vs. The American University alumni
Years since admission - 50 NY-registered alumni of this school
64 Top 2% higher than 98% of 50 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 American University's active-bar rate
Of The American University's 50 alumni in the New York register, 70% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1962 admission class today
Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1086644
- Year Admitted
- 1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Carleton Bruce Laidlaw's current status, "Deceased", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carleton Laidlaw licensed?
Carleton Laidlaw is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Carleton Bruce Laidlaw admitted to the bar?
Carleton Bruce Laidlaw's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.
Where did Carleton Bruce Laidlaw go to law school?
Carleton Bruce Laidlaw attended THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Is Carleton Bruce Laidlaw in good standing?
Carleton Bruce Laidlaw's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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