New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph Henry La Fay
Ohio Northern Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Fairport, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2761120
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Joseph Henry La Fay ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ohio Northern Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2761120 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joseph Henry La Fay, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lafay, Byrne & Lafay, P.C., located in Fairport, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14450. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIV (39 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Joseph Henry La Fay 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 Joseph Henry La Fay's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 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
Ohio Northern Univ's active-bar rate
Of Ohio Northern Univ's 39 alumni in the New York register, 59% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ohio Northern Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2761120
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lafay, Byrne & Lafay, P.C.
- City
- Fairport, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14450
- Phone
- (585) 325-4064
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Henry La Fay'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph La Fay licensed?
Joseph La Fay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Henry La Fay admitted to the bar?
Joseph Henry La Fay's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Joseph Henry La Fay go to law school?
Joseph Henry La Fay attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIV.
What company does Joseph Henry La Fay work for?
Joseph Henry La Fay is associated with Lafay, Byrne & Lafay, P.C. in Fairport, NY.
Is Joseph Henry La Fay in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Henry La Fay 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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