New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Lawrence Joseph Vilardo
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Buffalo, 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
- 1743095
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lawrence Joseph Vilardo has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lawrence Joseph Vilardo has carried New York bar registration 1743095 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under U.S. District Court Western District Of N.Y., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Lawrence Joseph Vilardo 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 Joseph Vilardo's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 3,437 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Lawrence Joseph Vilardo is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,437 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,437 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1743095
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. District Court Western District Of N.Y.
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 551-1620
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lawrence Joseph Vilardo'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 Joseph Vilardo'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 Vilardo licensed?
Lawrence Vilardo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawrence Joseph Vilardo admitted to the bar?
Lawrence Joseph Vilardo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Lawrence Joseph Vilardo go to law school?
Lawrence Joseph Vilardo attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Lawrence Joseph Vilardo work for?
Lawrence Joseph Vilardo is associated with U.S. District Court Western District Of N.Y. in Buffalo, NY.
Is Lawrence Joseph Vilardo in good standing?
Yes, Lawrence Joseph Vilardo 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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