New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul E. Daugherty
Southern Methodis Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Dallas, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1586387
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul E. Daugherty has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southern Methodis Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul E. Daugherty has carried New York bar registration 1586387 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 E Daugherty Jr, located in Dallas, TX, ZIP 75214. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIS UNIV.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Paul E. Daugherty 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 E. Daugherty's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1586387
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul E Daugherty Jr
- City
- Dallas, TX
- ZIP Code
- 75214
- Phone
- (214) 681-8540
Education
SOUTHERN METHODIS UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul E. Daugherty'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 Daugherty licensed?
Paul Daugherty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul E. Daugherty admitted to the bar?
Paul E. Daugherty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Paul E. Daugherty go to law school?
Paul E. Daugherty attended SOUTHERN METHODIS UNIV.
What company does Paul E. Daugherty work for?
Paul E. Daugherty is associated with Paul E Daugherty Jr in Dallas, TX.
Is Paul E. Daugherty in good standing?
Yes, Paul E. Daugherty holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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