New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Lester Paldy
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Hauppauge, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2229797
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, David Lester Paldy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2229797 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Lester Paldy, 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 Nys Department Of Taxation & Finance, located in Hauppauge, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11788. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, David Lester Paldy 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 David Lester Paldy's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 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 David compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, David Lester Paldy is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,967 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
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2229797
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Department Of Taxation & Finance
- City
- Hauppauge, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11788
- Phone
- (518) 591-5600
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Lester Paldy'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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David Lester Paldy's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Paldy licensed?
David Paldy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Lester Paldy admitted to the bar?
David Lester Paldy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did David Lester Paldy go to law school?
David Lester Paldy attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Lester Paldy work for?
David Lester Paldy is associated with Nys Department Of Taxation & Finance in Hauppauge, NY.
Is David Lester Paldy in good standing?
Yes, David Lester Paldy 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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