New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lois Patricia Murphy
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Norristown, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2158491
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Lois Patricia Murphy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2158491 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lois Patricia Murphy, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Court Of Common Pleas, located in Norristown, PA, ZIP 19404. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Lois Patricia Murphy still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Lois Patricia Murphy's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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 Lois compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Lois Patricia Murphy is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 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 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2158491
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Court Of Common Pleas
- City
- Norristown, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19404
- Phone
- (610) 278-3759
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lois Patricia Murphy'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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Lois Patricia Murphy'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 Lois Murphy licensed?
Lois Murphy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lois Patricia Murphy admitted to the bar?
Lois Patricia Murphy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Lois Patricia Murphy go to law school?
Lois Patricia Murphy attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Lois Patricia Murphy work for?
Lois Patricia Murphy is associated with Court Of Common Pleas in Norristown, PA.
Is Lois Patricia Murphy in good standing?
Yes, Lois Patricia Murphy 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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