New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

John Patrick Depaolo

Dayton School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1991
Admitted
35
Years in bar
2392363
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, John Patrick Depaolo ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

35 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Dayton School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1991
35 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Dayton School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2392363
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2392363 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Patrick Depaolo, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

After 35 years on the register, John Patrick Depaolo 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 John Patrick Depaolo's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

35 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 1991 admission class today

Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years1991 class 66.2% 73.1% ▲ +10.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1991 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2392363
Year Admitted
1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jan 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14203
Phone
(716) 855-7219

Education

DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Patrick Depaolo'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

John Patrick Depaolo's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Depaolo licensed?

John Depaolo is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John Patrick Depaolo admitted to the bar?

John Patrick Depaolo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.

Where did John Patrick Depaolo go to law school?

John Patrick Depaolo attended DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does John Patrick Depaolo work for?

John Patrick Depaolo is associated with Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority in Buffalo, NY.

Is John Patrick Depaolo in good standing?

Yes, John Patrick Depaolo holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.