New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Leslie Black
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1859586
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Leslie Black appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1971 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 55 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Leslie Black is registered as bar number 1859586 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 55 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Paul compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Paul Leslie Black is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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 · May 2026
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1859586
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (520) 867-8844
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Leslie Black's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Paul Leslie Black is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul Black licensed?
Paul Black is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Leslie Black admitted to the bar?
Paul Leslie Black's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Paul Leslie Black go to law school?
Paul Leslie Black attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
Is Paul Leslie Black in good standing?
Not currently, Paul Leslie Black's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.