New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lawrence Henry Straus
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Plainview, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2387934
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Lawrence Henry Straus 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
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lawrence Henry Straus is registered as bar number 2387934 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Lawrence H. Straus, Cpa, located in Plainview, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11803. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Lawrence Henry Straus sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Lawrence Henry Straus'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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Lawrence Henry Straus is longer-tenured than 84% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 16% higher than 84% of 2,708 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
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
- 2387934
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lawrence H. Straus, Cpa
- City
- Plainview, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11803
- Phone
- (516) 433-9027
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Lawrence Henry Straus's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Straus licensed?
Lawrence Straus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawrence Henry Straus admitted to the bar?
Lawrence Henry Straus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Lawrence Henry Straus go to law school?
Lawrence Henry Straus attended FORDHAM.
What company does Lawrence Henry Straus work for?
Lawrence Henry Straus is associated with Lawrence H. Straus, Cpa in Plainview, NY.
Is Lawrence Henry Straus in good standing?
Yes, Lawrence Henry Straus 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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