New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Judson Cates Iii
University Of Georgia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2202422
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Paul Judson Cates Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Georgia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2202422 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Judson Cates Iii, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 38 years on the register. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (124 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Paul Judson Cates Iii still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Paul Judson Cates Iii's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Paul compares to fellow University Of Georgia alumni
Among the 102 University Of Georgia graduates in the New York register, Paul Judson Cates Iii is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. University Of Georgia alumni
Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 10% higher than 90% of 102 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
University Of Georgia's active-bar rate
Of University Of Georgia's 124 alumni in the New York register, 69.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Georgia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2202422
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Judson Cates Iii'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul Cates licensed?
Paul Cates is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Judson Cates Iii admitted to the bar?
Paul Judson Cates Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Paul Judson Cates Iii go to law school?
Paul Judson Cates Iii attended UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
Is Paul Judson Cates Iii in good standing?
Yes, Paul Judson Cates Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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