New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Francis Balaam
Queensland University Of Technology alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4092144
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Francis Balaam has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Queensland University Of Technology
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Francis Balaam carries New York bar registration 4092144, an established, active practitioner in 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 Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP, located in London E1 6ad. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (44 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Paul Francis Balaam 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
Paul Francis Balaam was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Queensland University Of Technology's active-bar rate
Of Queensland University Of Technology's 44 alumni in the New York register, 88.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4092144
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP
- City
- London E1 6ad
- Phone
- 44 20 7655 5608
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Francis Balaam'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.
Same firm affiliation: Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Queensland University Of Technology alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from London E1 6ad, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Paul Francis Balaam with the closest admission year to 2002. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul Balaam licensed?
Paul Balaam is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Francis Balaam admitted to the bar?
Paul Francis Balaam was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Paul Francis Balaam go to law school?
Paul Francis Balaam attended QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.
What company does Paul Francis Balaam work for?
Paul Francis Balaam is associated with Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP in London E1 6ad.
Is Paul Francis Balaam in good standing?
Yes, Paul Francis Balaam holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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