New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Philip Allen Lacovara
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967, registered office in Sanibel, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1188978
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Philip Allen Lacovara has spent 59 years on the register since admission in 1967, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 59 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Philip Allen Lacovara has carried New York bar registration 1188978 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Sanibel, FL, ZIP 33957. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 59 years, Philip Allen Lacovara 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
Philip Allen Lacovara's 59 years since a 1967 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
59 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
59 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Philip compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Philip Allen Lacovara is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1188978
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Sanibel, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33957
- Phone
- (917) 412-9766
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Philip Allen Lacovara'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 Philip Lacovara licensed?
Philip Lacovara is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Philip Allen Lacovara admitted to the bar?
Philip Allen Lacovara's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Philip Allen Lacovara go to law school?
Philip Allen Lacovara attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
Is Philip Allen Lacovara in good standing?
Yes, Philip Allen Lacovara 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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