New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Wayne Joseph Schaefer
University Of Miami alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Smithtown, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2139004
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Wayne Joseph Schaefer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Miami
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2139004 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Wayne Joseph Schaefer, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Schaefer Law Group, P.C., located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (901 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Wayne Joseph Schaefer still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Wayne Joseph Schaefer's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Wayne compares to fellow University Of Miami alumni
Among the 519 University Of Miami graduates in the New York register, Wayne Joseph Schaefer is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. University Of Miami alumni
Years since admission - 519 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 4% higher than 96% of 519 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
University Of Miami's active-bar rate
Of University Of Miami's 901 alumni in the New York register, 63.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Miami alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2139004
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Schaefer Law Group, P.C.
- City
- Smithtown, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11787
- Phone
- (631) 382-4800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Wayne Joseph Schaefer'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 Schaefer licensed?
Wayne Schaefer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Wayne Joseph Schaefer admitted to the bar?
Wayne Joseph Schaefer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Wayne Joseph Schaefer go to law school?
Wayne Joseph Schaefer attended UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.
What company does Wayne Joseph Schaefer work for?
Wayne Joseph Schaefer is associated with Schaefer Law Group, P.C. in Smithtown, NY.
Is Wayne Joseph Schaefer in good standing?
Yes, Wayne Joseph Schaefer 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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