New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Lawton Buchanan Way
William & Mary Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2022, registered office in Richmond, VA. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2022
- Admitted
- 4
- Years in bar
- 5986161
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lawton Buchanan Way is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2022 and on active status for 4 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 4 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- William & Mary Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lawton Buchanan Way holds bar number 5986161 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mcguirewoods LLP, located in Richmond, VA, ZIP 23219. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: William & Mary Law School (526 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, Lawton Buchanan Way counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Lawton Buchanan Way is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2022. The histogram below shows where 4 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
4 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
4 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lawton compares to fellow William & Mary Law School alumni
Among the 483 William & Mary Law School graduates in the New York register, Lawton Buchanan Way is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
4 years vs. William & Mary Law School alumni
Years since admission - 483 NY-registered alumni of this school
4 Top 100% higher than 0% of 483 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
William & Mary Law School's active-bar rate
Of William & Mary Law School's 526 alumni in the New York register, 83.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
William & Mary Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2022 admission class today
Of the 7,736 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2022, 75.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5986161
- Year Admitted
- 2022 (4 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mcguirewoods LLP
- City
- Richmond, VA
- ZIP Code
- 23219
- Phone
- (804) 775-4711
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lawton Buchanan Way'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 Lawton Way licensed?
Lawton Way is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawton Buchanan Way admitted to the bar?
Lawton Buchanan Way was admitted to the New York bar in 2022, 4 years ago.
Where did Lawton Buchanan Way go to law school?
Lawton Buchanan Way attended William & Mary Law School.
What company does Lawton Buchanan Way work for?
Lawton Buchanan Way is associated with Mcguirewoods LLP in Richmond, VA.
Is Lawton Buchanan Way in good standing?
Yes, Lawton Buchanan Way 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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