New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Megan Alice Lawless
Dickinson alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Garden City, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3032810
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Megan Alice Lawless ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Dickinson
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3032810 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Megan Alice Lawless, 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 Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DICKINSON (79 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Megan Alice Lawless 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 Megan Alice Lawless's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Megan compares to fellow Dickinson alumni
Among the 74 Dickinson graduates in the New York register, Megan Alice Lawless is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Dickinson alumni
Years since admission - 74 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 85% higher than 15% of 74 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
Dickinson's active-bar rate
Of Dickinson's 79 alumni in the New York register, 53.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Dickinson alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3032810
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 282-3355
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Megan Alice 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
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 Megan Lawless licensed?
Megan Lawless is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Megan Alice Lawless admitted to the bar?
Megan Alice Lawless's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Megan Alice Lawless go to law school?
Megan Alice Lawless attended DICKINSON.
What company does Megan Alice Lawless work for?
Megan Alice Lawless is associated with Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP in Garden City, NY.
Is Megan Alice Lawless in good standing?
Yes, Megan Alice Lawless holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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