New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Danbury, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 2351302
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #3 of 120
- by tenure in Danbury office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer has carried New York bar registration 2351302 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Schaeffer & Associates, LLP, located in Danbury, CT, ZIP 06810. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (24,865 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Danbury, CT office peers
Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer is toward the newer end of Danbury, CT's NY register cohort: #3 of 120 by years since admission. See the Danbury attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 120
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1974
Nearest tenure peers in Danbury
- Robert Sampson Elliott admitted 1978 · 48 yr
- Daniel Eugene Casagrande admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Al Palaski Trebing admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Diane Joy Reitano admitted 1981 · 45 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Elliot compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,167 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,167 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,167 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 · August 2026
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2351302
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Schaeffer & Associates, LLP
- City
- Danbury, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06810
- Phone
- (917) 445-3590
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Elliot Schaeffer licensed?
Elliot Schaeffer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer admitted to the bar?
Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer go to law school?
Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer work for?
Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer is associated with Schaeffer & Associates, LLP in Danbury, CT.
Is Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer in good standing?
Yes, Elliot Lawrence Schaeffer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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