New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Wayne Gary Edwards
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Uniondale, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1137678
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Wayne Gary Edwards has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington And Lee University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Wayne Gary Edwards has carried New York bar registration 1137678 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
Practice address is listed under Sahn Ward Coschignano, located in Uniondale, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11553. Educational background: Washington and Lee University School of Law (342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Wayne Gary Edwards 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
Wayne Gary Edwards's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Wayne compares to fellow Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Among the 297 Washington And Lee University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Wayne Gary Edwards is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 297 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 297 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington And Lee University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Washington And Lee University School Of Law's 342 alumni in the New York register, 83% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1137678
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sahn Ward Coschignano
- City
- Uniondale, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11553
- Phone
- (516) 228-1300
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wayne Gary Edwards'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 Wayne Edwards licensed?
Wayne Edwards is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wayne Gary Edwards admitted to the bar?
Wayne Gary Edwards's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Wayne Gary Edwards go to law school?
Wayne Gary Edwards attended Washington and Lee University School of Law.
What company does Wayne Gary Edwards work for?
Wayne Gary Edwards is associated with Sahn Ward Coschignano in Uniondale, NY.
Is Wayne Gary Edwards in good standing?
Yes, Wayne Gary Edwards holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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