New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elizabeth Jay Shafer
City Univ Qns College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2775369
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Elizabeth Jay Shafer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- City Univ Qns College
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elizabeth Jay Shafer is registered as bar number 2775369 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: CITY UNIV QNS COLLEGE (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Elizabeth Jay Shafer sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Elizabeth Jay Shafer's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 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
City Univ Qns College's active-bar rate
Of City Univ Qns College's 3 alumni in the New York register, 33.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
City Univ Qns College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2775369
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (212) 222-5703
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Elizabeth Jay Shafer's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Elizabeth Shafer licensed?
Elizabeth Shafer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elizabeth Jay Shafer admitted to the bar?
Elizabeth Jay Shafer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Elizabeth Jay Shafer go to law school?
Elizabeth Jay Shafer attended CITY UNIV QNS COLLEGE.
Is Elizabeth Jay Shafer in good standing?
Yes, Elizabeth Jay Shafer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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