New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kimberly A. Paton
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Fair Lawn, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2121978
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Kimberly A. Paton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2121978 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kimberly A. Paton, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Paton Law Firm, LLC, located in Fair Lawn, NJ, ZIP 07410. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Kimberly A. Paton 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 Kimberly A. Paton's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Kimberly compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Kimberly A. Paton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2121978
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Paton Law Firm, LLC
- City
- Fair Lawn, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07410
- Phone
- (201) 291-1603
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kimberly A. Paton'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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Kimberly A. Paton'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 Kimberly Paton licensed?
Kimberly Paton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kimberly A. Paton admitted to the bar?
Kimberly A. Paton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Kimberly A. Paton go to law school?
Kimberly A. Paton attended New York Law School.
What company does Kimberly A. Paton work for?
Kimberly A. Paton is associated with The Paton Law Firm, LLC in Fair Lawn, NJ.
Is Kimberly A. Paton in good standing?
Yes, Kimberly A. Paton 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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