New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Paul W. Frieary

Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1982
Admitted
44
Years in bar
1840784
NY reg #

The record in one line

Paul W. Frieary carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

44 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Western New England

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1982
44 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Western New England
62.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1840784
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Paul W. Frieary is registered as bar number 1840784 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 44 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (510 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Paul compares to fellow Western New England alumni

Among the 358 Western New England graduates in the New York register, Paul W. Frieary is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

44 years vs. Western New England alumni

Years since admission - 358 NY-registered alumni of this school

44 Top 11% higher than 89% of 358 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Western New England's active-bar rate

Of Western New England's 510 alumni in the New York register, 62.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Western New England alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.9%
Western New England alumni, active-bar rate

The 1982 admission class today

Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1982 class 66.2% 53.3% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
1840784
Year Admitted
1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Paul W. Frieary's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Paul W. Frieary carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paul Frieary licensed?

Paul Frieary is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Paul W. Frieary admitted to the bar?

Paul W. Frieary's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.

Where did Paul W. Frieary go to law school?

Paul W. Frieary attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.

Is Paul W. Frieary in good standing?

No, Paul W. Frieary carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.