New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Damato
Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Hauppauge, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2161859
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Paul Damato ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2161859 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Damato, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Fourth District Court, located in Hauppauge, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. Educational background: HOFSTRA.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Paul Damato 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 Damato's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 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 Hofstra alumni
Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Paul Damato is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Hofstra alumni
Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,307 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 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2161859
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fourth District Court
- City
- Hauppauge, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11787
- Phone
- (631) 381-6082
Education
HOFSTRA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Damato'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 Damato licensed?
Paul Damato is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Damato admitted to the bar?
Paul Damato's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Paul Damato go to law school?
Paul Damato attended HOFSTRA.
What company does Paul Damato work for?
Paul Damato is associated with Fourth District Court in Hauppauge, NY.
Is Paul Damato in good standing?
Yes, Paul Damato holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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