New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Lawrence A. Waks

St Marys University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Dallas, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
1975770
NY reg #

The record in one line

Lawrence A. Waks appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1985 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

41 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
St Marys University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St Marys University
47.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1975770
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Lawrence A. Waks is registered as bar number 1975770 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Reed Smith LLP, located in Dallas, TX, ZIP 75201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST MARYS UNIVERSITY (26 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

St Marys University's active-bar rate

Of St Marys University's 26 alumni in the New York register, 47.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

St Marys University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%47.8%
St Marys University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1975770
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Oct 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Reed Smith LLP
ZIP Code
75201
Phone
(469) 680-4210

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lawrence A. Waks's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Lawrence A. Waks is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lawrence Waks licensed?

Lawrence Waks is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lawrence A. Waks admitted to the bar?

Lawrence A. Waks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Lawrence A. Waks go to law school?

Lawrence A. Waks attended ST MARYS UNIVERSITY.

What company does Lawrence A. Waks work for?

Lawrence A. Waks is associated with Reed Smith LLP in Dallas, TX.

Is Lawrence A. Waks in good standing?

Not currently, Lawrence A. Waks's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.