New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Thomas Paradise
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1624956
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Thomas Paradise has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Thomas Paradise has carried New York bar registration 1624956 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under David T. Paradse, Esq., located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60626. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, David Thomas Paradise 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
David Thomas Paradise's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, David Thomas Paradise is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1624956
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- David T. Paradse, Esq.
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60626
- Phone
- (925) 999-0122
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Thomas Paradise'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 David Paradise licensed?
David Paradise is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Thomas Paradise admitted to the bar?
David Thomas Paradise's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did David Thomas Paradise go to law school?
David Thomas Paradise attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Thomas Paradise work for?
David Thomas Paradise is associated with David T. Paradse, Esq. in Chicago, IL.
Is David Thomas Paradise in good standing?
Yes, David Thomas Paradise 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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