New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Laurence Joseph Shapiro

Mercer University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Morristown, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2294692
NY reg #

The record in one line

Laurence Joseph Shapiro carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

37 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Mercer University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Mercer University
61.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2294692
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Laurence Joseph Shapiro is registered as bar number 2294692 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Laurence J Shapiro Counselor At Law, located in Morristown, NJ, ZIP 07960. Educational background: MERCER UNIVERSITY (36 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

Mercer University's active-bar rate

Of Mercer University's 36 alumni in the New York register, 61.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Mercer University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.1%
Mercer University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
2294692
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Laurence J Shapiro Counselor At Law
ZIP Code
07960
Phone
(201) 455-1840

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Laurence Joseph Shapiro's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside 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 Joseph Shapiro carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Laurence Shapiro licensed?

Laurence Shapiro is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Laurence Joseph Shapiro admitted to the bar?

Laurence Joseph Shapiro's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Laurence Joseph Shapiro go to law school?

Laurence Joseph Shapiro attended MERCER UNIVERSITY.

What company does Laurence Joseph Shapiro work for?

Laurence Joseph Shapiro is associated with Laurence J Shapiro Counselor At Law in Morristown, NJ.

Is Laurence Joseph Shapiro in good standing?

No, Laurence Joseph Shapiro carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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