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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2229797
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

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 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.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

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
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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

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.