New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Casimir Lapinski
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Milwaukee, WI. 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
- 1622356
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Casimir Lapinski 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"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Casimir Lapinski has carried New York bar registration 1622356 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP, located in Milwaukee, WI, ZIP 53202. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, John Casimir Lapinski 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
John Casimir Lapinski'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 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How John compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, John Casimir Lapinski is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,422 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
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1622356
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP
- City
- Milwaukee, WI
- ZIP Code
- 53202
- Phone
- (414) 225-4941
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Casimir Lapinski'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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John Casimir Lapinski'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 John Lapinski licensed?
John Lapinski is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Casimir Lapinski admitted to the bar?
John Casimir Lapinski's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did John Casimir Lapinski go to law school?
John Casimir Lapinski attended Cornell Law School.
What company does John Casimir Lapinski work for?
John Casimir Lapinski is associated with Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP in Milwaukee, WI.
Is John Casimir Lapinski in good standing?
Yes, John Casimir Lapinski holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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