New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lawrence Shire
George Washington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 1891597
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lawrence Shire has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lawrence Shire has carried New York bar registration 1891597 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON (448 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Lawrence Shire has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Lawrence Shire's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lawrence compares to fellow George Washington alumni
Among the 317 George Washington graduates in the New York register, Lawrence Shire is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. George Washington alumni
Years since admission - 317 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 317 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
George Washington's active-bar rate
Of George Washington's 448 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1891597
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, P.C.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 554-0448
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lawrence Shire'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lawrence Shire licensed?
Lawrence Shire is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawrence Shire admitted to the bar?
Lawrence Shire's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Lawrence Shire go to law school?
Lawrence Shire attended GEORGE WASHINGTON.
What company does Lawrence Shire work for?
Lawrence Shire is associated with Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, P.C. in New York, NY.
Is Lawrence Shire in good standing?
Yes, Lawrence Shire holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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