New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Mulholland Butler
Duke alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967, registered office in Key Biscayne, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1458272
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Mulholland Butler has spent 59 years on the register since admission in 1967, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 59 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Mulholland Butler has carried New York bar registration 1458272 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Paul M. Butler, Jr., located in Key Biscayne, FL, ZIP 33149. Educational background: DUKE (389 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 59 years, Paul Mulholland Butler 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 Mulholland Butler's 59 years since a 1967 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
59 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
59 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Paul compares to fellow Duke alumni
Among the 274 Duke graduates in the New York register, Paul Mulholland Butler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. Duke alumni
Years since admission - 274 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 274 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
Duke's active-bar rate
Of Duke's 389 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1458272
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul M. Butler, Jr.
- City
- Key Biscayne, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33149
- Phone
- (305) 790-3939
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Mulholland Butler'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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Key Biscayne, FL
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Paul Mulholland Butler with similar attorneys in Key Biscayne.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Paul Mulholland Butler's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul Butler licensed?
Paul Butler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Mulholland Butler admitted to the bar?
Paul Mulholland Butler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Paul Mulholland Butler go to law school?
Paul Mulholland Butler attended DUKE.
What company does Paul Mulholland Butler work for?
Paul Mulholland Butler is associated with Paul M. Butler, Jr. in Key Biscayne, FL.
Is Paul Mulholland Butler in good standing?
Yes, Paul Mulholland Butler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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.