New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Lawrence Bruce Laraus

Benjamin N Cardozo School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in White Plains, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1987
Admitted
39
Years in bar
2110195
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Lawrence Bruce Laraus ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

39 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2110195
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2110195 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lawrence Bruce Laraus, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Buonamici & Laraus LLP, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10605. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

After 39 years on the register, Lawrence Bruce Laraus 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 Bruce Laraus's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

39 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

The 1987 admission class today

Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1987 class 66.2% 71.3% ▲ +7.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2110195
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Buonamici & Laraus LLP
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10605
Phone
(914) 682-0500

Education

BENJAMIN N CARDOZO SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lawrence Bruce Laraus's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 in 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 Bruce Laraus's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lawrence Laraus licensed?

Lawrence Laraus is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lawrence Bruce Laraus admitted to the bar?

Lawrence Bruce Laraus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did Lawrence Bruce Laraus go to law school?

Lawrence Bruce Laraus attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO SCHOOL.

What company does Lawrence Bruce Laraus work for?

Lawrence Bruce Laraus is associated with Buonamici & Laraus LLP in White Plains, NY.

Is Lawrence Bruce Laraus in good standing?

Yes, Lawrence Bruce Laraus holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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