New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Alan Paff
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Bridgewater, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4248548
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Alan Paff has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Alan Paff carries New York bar registration 4248548, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paff Law Firm, located in Bridgewater, NJ, ZIP 08807. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Alan Paff remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Alan Paff was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, Michael Alan Paff is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,756 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4248548
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paff Law Firm
- City
- Bridgewater, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08807
- Phone
- (908) 526-2192
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Alan Paff'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 Michael Paff licensed?
Michael Paff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Alan Paff admitted to the bar?
Michael Alan Paff was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Michael Alan Paff go to law school?
Michael Alan Paff attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
What company does Michael Alan Paff work for?
Michael Alan Paff is associated with Paff Law Firm in Bridgewater, NJ.
Is Michael Alan Paff in good standing?
Yes, Michael Alan Paff 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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