New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Laurence Jay Sanders

Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Houston, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1933852
NY reg #

The record in one line

Laurence Jay Sanders has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

42 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Duke University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Duke University
66.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1933852
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Laurence Jay Sanders has carried New York bar registration 1933852 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Stewart Title Guaranty Company, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77056. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 42 years, Laurence Jay Sanders 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

Laurence Jay Sanders's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

42 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Laurence compares to fellow Duke University alumni

Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Laurence Jay Sanders is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

42 years vs. Duke University alumni

Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 512 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Duke University's active-bar rate

Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Duke University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.1%
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1933852
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
ZIP Code
77056
Phone
(713) 625-8237

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Laurence Jay Sanders'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Laurence Jay Sanders'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 Laurence Sanders licensed?

Laurence Sanders is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Laurence Jay Sanders admitted to the bar?

Laurence Jay Sanders's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Laurence Jay Sanders go to law school?

Laurence Jay Sanders attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Laurence Jay Sanders work for?

Laurence Jay Sanders is associated with Stewart Title Guaranty Company in Houston, TX.

Is Laurence Jay Sanders in good standing?

Yes, Laurence Jay Sanders holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.