New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Vivian Lam Coates
Fordham Univ. School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Greensboro, NC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4593265
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Vivian Lam Coates has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #54 of 86
- by tenure in Greensboro office peers
- Law school
- Fordham Univ. School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Vivian Lam Coates carries New York bar registration 4593265, an established, active practitioner in good 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 V.F. Corporation, located in Greensboro, NC, ZIP 27408. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW (139 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Vivian Lam Coates remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Vivian Lam Coates was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Greensboro, NC office peers
Against Greensboro, NC's 86-attorney NY register cohort, Vivian Lam Coates lands at the 62nd tenure percentile (rank #54). See the Greensboro attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #54
- City cohort
- 86
- Local percentile
- 62nd
- Admitted
- 2008
Nearest tenure peers in Greensboro
- Tamar Yaffa Croog admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Peiyi Duan admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Michael P. Mclaughlin admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Ali Nader admitted 2008 · 18 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Vivian compares to fellow Fordham Univ. School Of Law alumni
Among the 139 Fordham Univ. School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Vivian Lam Coates is longer-tenured than 39%.
18 years vs. Fordham Univ. School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 139 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 61% higher than 39% of 139 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 · August 2026
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4593265
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- V.F. Corporation
- City
- Greensboro, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27408
- Phone
- (336) 338-6555
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Vivian Lam Coates's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Vivian Coates licensed?
Vivian Coates is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Vivian Lam Coates admitted to the bar?
Vivian Lam Coates was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Vivian Lam Coates go to law school?
Vivian Lam Coates attended FORDHAM UNIV. SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Vivian Lam Coates work for?
Vivian Lam Coates is associated with V.F. Corporation in Greensboro, NC.
Is Vivian Lam Coates in good standing?
Yes, Vivian Lam Coates holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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