New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Matthew David Lawless

American University Wcl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5455175
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2016, Matthew David Lawless has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

10 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
American University Wcl

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American University Wcl
90% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5455175
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5455175 on the New York register belongs to Matthew David Lawless, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Consilio LLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WCL (40 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Matthew David Lawless is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Matthew David Lawless sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

10 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

American University Wcl's active-bar rate

Of American University Wcl's 40 alumni in the New York register, 90% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

American University Wcl alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%90%
American University Wcl alumni, active-bar rate

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5455175
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Consilio LLC
ZIP Code
20036
Phone
(202) 557-9024

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Matthew David Lawless'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Matthew David Lawless'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 Matthew Lawless licensed?

Matthew Lawless is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Matthew David Lawless admitted to the bar?

Matthew David Lawless has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Matthew David Lawless go to law school?

Matthew David Lawless attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WCL.

What company does Matthew David Lawless work for?

Matthew David Lawless is associated with Consilio LLC in Washington, DC.

Is Matthew David Lawless in good standing?

Yes, Matthew David Lawless holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.