New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Gerard John Papa
Columbia Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1319177
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Gerard John Papa has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Gerard John Papa has carried New York bar registration 1319177 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Gerard J. Papa, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11214. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Gerard John Papa 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
Gerard John Papa's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Gerard compares to fellow Columbia Univ alumni
Among the 184 Columbia Univ graduates in the New York register, Gerard John Papa is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Columbia Univ alumni
Years since admission - 184 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 17% higher than 83% of 184 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 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1319177
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gerard J. Papa
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11214
- Phone
- (718) 236-6100
Education
COLUMBIA UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Gerard John Papa'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 Gerard Papa licensed?
Gerard Papa is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Gerard John Papa admitted to the bar?
Gerard John Papa's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Gerard John Papa go to law school?
Gerard John Papa attended COLUMBIA UNIV.
What company does Gerard John Papa work for?
Gerard John Papa is associated with Gerard J. Papa in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Gerard John Papa in good standing?
Yes, Gerard John Papa 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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