New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Edward Abel
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1642008
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Edward Abel has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Edward Abel has carried New York bar registration 1642008 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
Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,599 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Paul Edward Abel 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
Paul Edward Abel's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
How Paul compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,590 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul Edward Abel is longer-tenured than 99%.
47 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,590 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,590 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 · August 2026
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1642008
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Edward Abel's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Paul Abel licensed?
Paul Abel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Edward Abel admitted to the bar?
Paul Edward Abel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Paul Edward Abel go to law school?
Paul Edward Abel attended Harvard Law School.
Is Paul Edward Abel in good standing?
Yes, Paul Edward Abel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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