New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Lawrence Merritt Howard

Gonzaga University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1838077
NY reg #

The record in one line

Lawrence Merritt Howard carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

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

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Law school
Gonzaga University
56.2% active rate
Registration
1838077
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Lawrence Merritt Howard is registered as bar number 1838077 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: GONZAGA UNIVERSITY (73 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.

How Lawrence compares to fellow Gonzaga University alumni

Among the 73 Gonzaga University graduates in the New York register, Lawrence Merritt Howard is longer-tenured than 37%.

43 years vs. Gonzaga University alumni

Years since admission - 73 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 63% higher than 37% of 73 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 60 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 · August 2026

Gonzaga University's active-bar rate

Of Gonzaga University's 73 alumni in the New York register, 56.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%56.2%
Gonzaga University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

67.1%67.2%67.3%67.4%67.5% Statewide, all years1983 class 67.2% 67.4% ▲ +0.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1838077
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Oct 2025

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lawrence Merritt Howard's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Lawrence Merritt Howard with the closest admission year to 1983. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Lawrence Merritt Howard 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 Lawrence Howard licensed?

Lawrence Howard is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lawrence Merritt Howard admitted to the bar?

Lawrence Merritt Howard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did Lawrence Merritt Howard go to law school?

Lawrence Merritt Howard attended GONZAGA UNIVERSITY.

Is Lawrence Merritt Howard in good standing?

No, Lawrence Merritt Howard carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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