New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Hon Keung Lai
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2626893
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Hon Keung Lai ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2626893 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Hon Keung Lai, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Hon K. Lai PLLC, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11220. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Hon Keung Lai still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Hon Keung Lai's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Hon compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Hon Keung Lai is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 72% higher than 28% of 1,248 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 · May 2026
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2626893
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Hon K. Lai PLLC
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11220
- Phone
- (347) 628-5600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Hon Keung Lai's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-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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Hon Keung Lai'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 Hon Lai licensed?
Hon Lai is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Hon Keung Lai admitted to the bar?
Hon Keung Lai's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Hon Keung Lai go to law school?
Hon Keung Lai attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Hon Keung Lai work for?
Hon Keung Lai is associated with Law Office Of Hon K. Lai PLLC in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Hon Keung Lai in good standing?
Yes, Hon Keung Lai 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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