New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Garth Albert Palana
Suffolk University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2697316
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Garth Albert Palana carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1995 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 31 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- Suffolk University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Garth Albert Palana is registered as bar number 2697316 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 31 years on the register. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (533 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Garth compares to fellow Suffolk University alumni
Among the 354 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, Garth Albert Palana is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Suffolk University alumni
Years since admission - 354 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 38% higher than 62% of 354 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
Suffolk University's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University's 533 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2697316
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Garth Albert Palana's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside 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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Garth Albert Palana carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Garth Palana licensed?
Garth Palana is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Garth Albert Palana admitted to the bar?
Garth Albert Palana's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Garth Albert Palana go to law school?
Garth Albert Palana attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY.
Is Garth Albert Palana in good standing?
No, Garth Albert Palana carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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