New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Philip Lionel Underwood
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5374046
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Philip Lionel Underwood has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5374046 on the New York register belongs to Philip Lionel Underwood, currently in active 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 Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP, located in Toronto On M5h 1j8. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Philip Lionel Underwood 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
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Philip Lionel Underwood sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Philip Lionel Underwood is longer-tenured than 35% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 65% higher than 35% of 8,587 fellow alumni
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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 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5374046
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP
- City
- Toronto On M5h 1j8
- Phone
- (647) 760-8239
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Philip Lionel Underwood'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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Philip Lionel Underwood'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 Philip Underwood licensed?
Philip Underwood is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Philip Lionel Underwood admitted to the bar?
Philip Lionel Underwood has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Philip Lionel Underwood go to law school?
Philip Lionel Underwood attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Philip Lionel Underwood work for?
Philip Lionel Underwood is associated with Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP in Toronto On M5h 1j8.
Is Philip Lionel Underwood in good standing?
Yes, Philip Lionel Underwood 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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