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
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
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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
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.
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
Education
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
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
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure The University Of Hong Kong alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2006 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2006), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2006 whose listed office city differs from Wanchai, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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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").
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