New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lawrence Alan Gottfried
Widener University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1731033
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lawrence Alan Gottfried's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1981 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Widener University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lawrence Alan Gottfried is registered as bar number 1731033 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (156 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Lawrence compares to fellow Widener University School Of Law alumni
Among the 149 Widener University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Lawrence Alan Gottfried is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Widener University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 149 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 149 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Widener University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Widener University School Of Law's 156 alumni in the New York register, 73.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Widener University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1731033
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lawrence Alan Gottfried's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Lawrence Gottfried licensed?
Lawrence Gottfried is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawrence Alan Gottfried admitted to the bar?
Lawrence Alan Gottfried's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Lawrence Alan Gottfried go to law school?
Lawrence Alan Gottfried attended WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is Lawrence Alan Gottfried in good standing?
Lawrence Alan Gottfried's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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