New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Gary Kar-Yan Lam

The University Of Hong Kong alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2006
Admitted
20
Years in bar
4378253
NY reg #

The record in one line

Gary Kar-Yan Lam has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

20 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
The University Of Hong Kong

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2006
20 years
Law school
The University Of Hong Kong
89.1% active rate
Registration
4378253
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Gary Kar-Yan Lam carries New York bar registration 4378253, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under District Court, located in Wanchai. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (138 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Gary Kar-Yan Lam remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Gary Kar-Yan Lam was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register.

20 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

The University Of Hong Kong's active-bar rate

Of The University Of Hong Kong's 138 alumni in the New York register, 89.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

The University Of Hong Kong alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%89.1%
The University Of Hong Kong alumni, active-bar rate

The 2006 admission class today

Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 66.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

66.4%66.6%66.8%67%67.2%67.4% Statewide, all years2006 class 67.2% 66.6% ▼ -0.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2006 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4378253
Year Admitted
2006 (20 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
District Court
City
Wanchai
Phone
(852) 9353 1648

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Gary Kar-Yan Lam'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Same firm affiliation: District Court

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Before you rely on this record

Gary Kar-Yan Lam'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 Gary Lam licensed?

Gary Lam is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Gary Kar-Yan Lam admitted to the bar?

Gary Kar-Yan Lam was admitted to the bar in 2006.

Where did Gary Kar-Yan Lam go to law school?

Gary Kar-Yan Lam attended THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG.

What company does Gary Kar-Yan Lam work for?

Gary Kar-Yan Lam is associated with District Court in Wanchai.

Is Gary Kar-Yan Lam in good standing?

Yes, Gary Kar-Yan Lam holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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