New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Edward Lakis
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Ramsey, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2588390
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, William Edward Lakis ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #16 of 36
- by tenure in Ramsey office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2588390 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Edward Lakis, 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 Lakis Law Offices, PC, located in Ramsey, NJ, ZIP 07446. Educational background: New York Law School (15,778 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, William Edward Lakis 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 William Edward Lakis's 32 years since admission in 1994.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Ramsey, NJ office peers
In the small Ramsey, NJ cohort (36 with admission years), William Edward Lakis ranks #16 by tenure. See the Ramsey attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #16
- City cohort
- 36
- Local percentile
- 42nd
- Admitted
- 1994
Nearest tenure peers in Ramsey
- George Joseph Cotz admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Amrita Master Dalal admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Matthew Jude Smith admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Christopher Charles Botta admitted 1993 · 33 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 William compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 8,062 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, William Edward Lakis is longer-tenured than 99%.
32 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,062 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,062 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 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2588390
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lakis Law Offices, PC
- City
- Ramsey, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07446
- Phone
- (201) 962-9300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Edward Lakis'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 William Lakis licensed?
William Lakis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Edward Lakis admitted to the bar?
William Edward Lakis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did William Edward Lakis go to law school?
William Edward Lakis attended New York Law School.
What company does William Edward Lakis work for?
William Edward Lakis is associated with Lakis Law Offices, PC in Ramsey, NJ.
Is William Edward Lakis in good standing?
Yes, William Edward Lakis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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