New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lawrence William Nelson
Case Western Reserve University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1485333
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lawrence William Nelson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1973 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lawrence William Nelson is registered as bar number 1485333 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Case Western Reserve University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve University Law School's 3 alumni in the New York register, 25% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1485333
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lawrence William Nelson's current status, "Resigned", 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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Lawrence William Nelson is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lawrence Nelson licensed?
Lawrence Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawrence William Nelson admitted to the bar?
Lawrence William Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Lawrence William Nelson go to law school?
Lawrence William Nelson attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.
Is Lawrence William Nelson in good standing?
Not currently, Lawrence William Nelson's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.