New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Howard Lafay
Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Orlando, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1926534
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Howard Lafay has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Howard Lafay has carried New York bar registration 1926534 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Orlando, FL, ZIP 32836. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE (90 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Michael Howard Lafay has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Howard Lafay's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Washington College alumni
Among the 83 Washington College graduates in the New York register, Michael Howard Lafay is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Washington College alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 37% higher than 63% of 83 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
Washington College's active-bar rate
Of Washington College's 90 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1926534
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Orlando, FL
- ZIP Code
- 32836
- Phone
- (407) 245-1232
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Howard Lafay'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 Michael Lafay licensed?
Michael Lafay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Howard Lafay admitted to the bar?
Michael Howard Lafay's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Michael Howard Lafay go to law school?
Michael Howard Lafay attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
Is Michael Howard Lafay in good standing?
Yes, Michael Howard Lafay 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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