New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Lawrence Elliott Behning
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Pinehurst, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2468932
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Lawrence Elliott Behning ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #10 of 11
- by tenure in Pinehurst office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2468932 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lawrence Elliott Behning, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Pinehurst, NC, ZIP 28374. Educational background: Seton Hall University School of Law (2,918 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Lawrence Elliott Behning 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 Lawrence Elliott Behning's 34 years since admission in 1992.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Pinehurst, NC office peers
Pinehurst, NC carries only 11 NY-registered attorneys with an admission year on file; Lawrence Elliott Behning is #10 by tenure in that small local set. See the Pinehurst attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #10
- City cohort
- 11
- Local percentile
- 82nd
- Admitted
- 1992
Nearest tenure peers in Pinehurst
- Eunice Carol Jordan admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Duane David Hough admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Paul Berrick Abramson admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Mark Andrew Stuart admitted 1999 · 27 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Lawrence compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Among the 4,775 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Lawrence Elliott Behning is longer-tenured than 99%.
34 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 4,775 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,775 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 · August 2026
Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 2,918 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,498 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 59.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2468932
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Pinehurst, NC
- ZIP Code
- 28374
- Phone
- (704) 560-1439
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lawrence Elliott Behning's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1992 .
Same admission year (1992), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1992 whose listed office city differs from Pinehurst, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Lawrence Elliott Behning: closest NY bar admission year outside NC, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~12 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1992)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lawrence Behning licensed?
Lawrence Behning is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawrence Elliott Behning admitted to the bar?
Lawrence Elliott Behning's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Lawrence Elliott Behning go to law school?
Lawrence Elliott Behning attended Seton Hall University School of Law.
Is Lawrence Elliott Behning in good standing?
Yes, Lawrence Elliott Behning holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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