New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Harvey Lau
Hong Kong University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2392504
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Harvey Lau carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1991 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 35 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Hong Kong University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Harvey Lau is registered as bar number 2392504 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Baker & Mckenzie LLP, located in Shanghai 200121. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HONG KONG UNIVERSITY (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Hong Kong University's active-bar rate
Of Hong Kong University's 3 alumni in the New York register, 0% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2392504
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Baker & Mckenzie LLP
- City
- Shanghai 200121
- Phone
- (852) 28461550
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Harvey Lau's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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: Baker & Mckenzie LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (1991), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1991 whose listed office city differs from Shanghai 200121, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Harvey Lau with the closest admission year to 1991. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Harvey Lau carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harvey Lau licensed?
Harvey Lau is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Harvey Lau admitted to the bar?
Harvey Lau's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Harvey Lau go to law school?
Harvey Lau attended HONG KONG UNIVERSITY.
What company does Harvey Lau work for?
Harvey Lau is associated with Baker & Mckenzie LLP in Shanghai 200121.
Is Harvey Lau in good standing?
No, Harvey Lau carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.