New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David James Paulin
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Allentown, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2368934
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, David James Paulin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #8 of 41
- by tenure in Allentown office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall University School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2368934 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David James Paulin, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Talen Energy Corporation, located in Allentown, PA, ZIP 18101. Educational background: Seton Hall University School of Law (6,483 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, David James Paulin 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 James Paulin's 36 years since admission in 1990.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Allentown, PA office peers
Within Allentown, PA's 41-attorney local set, David James Paulin is #8 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Allentown attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #8
- City cohort
- 41
- Local percentile
- 17th
- Admitted
- 1990
Nearest tenure peers in Allentown
- Martin Joseph Danks admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Gary David Fromer admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Barry L. Goldin admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Emil A. Giordano admitted 1986 · 40 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How David compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Among the 4,775 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, David James Paulin is longer-tenured than 99%.
36 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 4,775 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,775 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 · September 2026
Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 6,483 alumni in the New York register, 70.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2368934
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Talen Energy Corporation
- City
- Allentown, PA
- ZIP Code
- 18101
- Phone
- (862) 219-2118
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David James Paulin's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1990 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1990), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1990 whose listed office city differs from Allentown, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for David James Paulin: closest NY bar admission year outside PA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~42 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1990)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Paulin licensed?
David Paulin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David James Paulin admitted to the bar?
David James Paulin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did David James Paulin go to law school?
David James Paulin attended Seton Hall University School of Law.
What company does David James Paulin work for?
David James Paulin is associated with Talen Energy Corporation in Allentown, PA.
Is David James Paulin in good standing?
Yes, David James Paulin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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