New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Allan Paul Root

University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1731827
NY reg #

The record in one line

Allan Paul Root appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
University Of Virginia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Virginia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1731827
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Allan Paul Root is registered as bar number 1731827 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Allan compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni

Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Allan Paul Root is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni

Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1731827
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Allan Paul Root's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Allan Paul Root is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Allan Root licensed?

Allan Root is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Allan Paul Root admitted to the bar?

Allan Paul Root's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Allan Paul Root go to law school?

Allan Paul Root attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

Is Allan Paul Root in good standing?

Not currently, Allan Paul Root's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.