New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Lawrence R. Plotkin
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2461135
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Lawrence R. Plotkin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2461135 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lawrence R. Plotkin, 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Lawrence R. Plotkin 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 R. Plotkin's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Lawrence compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Lawrence R. Plotkin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 fellow alumni
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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2461135
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4175
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lawrence R. Plotkin'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
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 R. Plotkin'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 Plotkin licensed?
Lawrence Plotkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawrence R. Plotkin admitted to the bar?
Lawrence R. Plotkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Lawrence R. Plotkin go to law school?
Lawrence R. Plotkin attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Lawrence R. Plotkin work for?
Lawrence R. Plotkin is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Lawrence R. Plotkin in good standing?
Yes, Lawrence R. Plotkin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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