New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Lara Kathryn Leighton
Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Somerville, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 3003464
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Lara Kathryn Leighton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3003464 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lara Kathryn Leighton, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lyons & Assoc, located in Somerville, NJ, ZIP 08876. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,039 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Lara Kathryn Leighton 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 Lara Kathryn Leighton's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lara compares to fellow Seton Hall University alumni
Among the 772 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, Lara Kathryn Leighton is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni
Years since admission - 772 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 50% higher than 50% of 772 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall University's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University's 1,039 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3003464
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lyons & Assoc
- City
- Somerville, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08876
- Phone
- (908) 456-2066
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lara Kathryn Leighton'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 Lara Leighton licensed?
Lara Leighton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lara Kathryn Leighton admitted to the bar?
Lara Kathryn Leighton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Lara Kathryn Leighton go to law school?
Lara Kathryn Leighton attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Lara Kathryn Leighton work for?
Lara Kathryn Leighton is associated with Lyons & Assoc in Somerville, NJ.
Is Lara Kathryn Leighton in good standing?
Yes, Lara Kathryn Leighton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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