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
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
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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1840784
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
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
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 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.
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