New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul J. Farrell
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Melville, 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
- 2149664
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Paul J. Farrell 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
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2149664 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul J. Farrell, 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 The Farrell Law Firm, P.C., located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Paul J. Farrell 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 J. Farrell'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
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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 1,197 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul J. Farrell is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,197 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,197 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 2149664
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Farrell Law Firm, P.C.
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 228-3565
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul J. Farrell'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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Paul J. Farrell'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 Farrell licensed?
Paul Farrell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul J. Farrell admitted to the bar?
Paul J. Farrell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Paul J. Farrell go to law school?
Paul J. Farrell attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Paul J. Farrell work for?
Paul J. Farrell is associated with The Farrell Law Firm, P.C. in Melville, NY.
Is Paul J. Farrell in good standing?
Yes, Paul J. Farrell 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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