New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
George Colby Paffenbarger
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1644277
- NY reg #
The record in one line
George Colby Paffenbarger's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1979 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
George Colby Paffenbarger is registered as bar number 1644277 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How George compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, George Colby Paffenbarger is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1644277
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. George Colby Paffenbarger's current status is "Deceased".
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 George Paffenbarger licensed?
George Paffenbarger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was George Colby Paffenbarger admitted to the bar?
George Colby Paffenbarger's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did George Colby Paffenbarger go to law school?
George Colby Paffenbarger attended FORDHAM.
Is George Colby Paffenbarger in good standing?
George Colby Paffenbarger's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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