New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul M. Bray
Columbia 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
- 1328848
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul M. Bray appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", 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
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul M. Bray is registered as bar number 1328848 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, 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: COLUMBIA (5,610 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,448 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Paul M. Bray is longer-tenured than 99%.
55 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,448 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,448 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
Columbia's active-bar rate
Of Columbia's 5,610 alumni in the New York register, 48.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Columbia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1971 admission class today
Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 37% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1328848
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul M. Bray's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure Columbia alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1971 .
Same admission year (1971), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1971 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Paul M. Bray is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul Bray licensed?
Paul Bray is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul M. Bray admitted to the bar?
Paul M. Bray's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Paul M. Bray go to law school?
Paul M. Bray attended COLUMBIA.
Is Paul M. Bray in good standing?
Not currently, Paul M. Bray's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
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.