New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Lawrence F. Mcgovern

Vermont alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Dobbs Ferry, NY. 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
1710722
NY reg #

The record in one line

Lawrence F. Mcgovern carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Vermont

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Vermont
62.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1710722
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Lawrence F. Mcgovern is registered as bar number 1710722 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Mcgovern And Dawson, located in Dobbs Ferry, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10522. Educational background: VERMONT (213 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 Vermont alumni

Among the 190 Vermont graduates in the New York register, Lawrence F. Mcgovern is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. Vermont alumni

Years since admission - 190 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 6% higher than 94% of 190 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 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

Vermont's active-bar rate

Of Vermont's 213 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Vermont alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.4%
Vermont 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.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1710722
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Mcgovern And Dawson
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10522
Phone
(914) 478-2055

Education

VERMONT

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lawrence F. Mcgovern's current status, "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 F. Mcgovern 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 Mcgovern licensed?

Lawrence Mcgovern is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lawrence F. Mcgovern admitted to the bar?

Lawrence F. Mcgovern's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Lawrence F. Mcgovern go to law school?

Lawrence F. Mcgovern attended VERMONT.

What company does Lawrence F. Mcgovern work for?

Lawrence F. Mcgovern is associated with Mcgovern And Dawson in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Is Lawrence F. Mcgovern in good standing?

No, Lawrence F. Mcgovern carries a "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.