New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Catherine Palo
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2039261
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Catherine Palo has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Catherine Palo has carried New York bar registration 2039261 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Catherine Palo 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
Catherine Palo's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Catherine compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Catherine Palo is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 343 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
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2039261
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (585) 935-7177
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Catherine Palo'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 Catherine Palo licensed?
Catherine Palo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Catherine Palo admitted to the bar?
Catherine Palo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Catherine Palo go to law school?
Catherine Palo attended SYRACUSE.
Is Catherine Palo in good standing?
Yes, Catherine Palo 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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