New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kathryn Scott Lazar
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Hopewell Junction, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1333913
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kathryn Scott Lazar has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kathryn Scott Lazar has carried New York bar registration 1333913 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 Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP, located in Hopewell Junction, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12533. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Kathryn Scott Lazar 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
Kathryn Scott Lazar's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Kathryn compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Kathryn Scott Lazar is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,224 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's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1333913
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12533
- Phone
- (845) 896-9651
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kathryn Scott Lazar'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 Kathryn Lazar licensed?
Kathryn Lazar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kathryn Scott Lazar admitted to the bar?
Kathryn Scott Lazar's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Kathryn Scott Lazar go to law school?
Kathryn Scott Lazar attended CORNELL.
What company does Kathryn Scott Lazar work for?
Kathryn Scott Lazar is associated with Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP in Hopewell Junction, NY.
Is Kathryn Scott Lazar in good standing?
Yes, Kathryn Scott Lazar holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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