New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Lawrence D. Forster

Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Ledgewood, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
1986629
NY reg #

The record in one line

Lawrence D. Forster carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1985 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

41 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Washington College

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington College
58.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1986629
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Lawrence D. Forster is registered as bar number 1986629 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, 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 Forster & Arbore, located in Ledgewood, NJ, ZIP 07852. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE (90 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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.

How Lawrence compares to fellow Washington College alumni

Among the 83 Washington College graduates in the New York register, Lawrence D. Forster is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. Washington College alumni

Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 37% higher than 63% of 83 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 55 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

Washington College's active-bar rate

Of Washington College's 90 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Washington College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%58.2%
Washington College alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1986629
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Forster & Arbore
ZIP Code
07852
Phone
(973) 584-1501

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lawrence D. Forster's current status, "Suspended, 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

Lawrence D. Forster carries a "Suspended, 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 Lawrence Forster licensed?

Lawrence Forster is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lawrence D. Forster admitted to the bar?

Lawrence D. Forster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Lawrence D. Forster go to law school?

Lawrence D. Forster attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE.

What company does Lawrence D. Forster work for?

Lawrence D. Forster is associated with Forster & Arbore in Ledgewood, NJ.

Is Lawrence D. Forster in good standing?

No, Lawrence D. Forster carries a "Suspended, 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.