New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Hugo Galligan
Univ College Dublin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2438224
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Paul Hugo Galligan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ College Dublin
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2438224 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Hugo Galligan, 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 Seyfarth Shaw LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV COLLEGE DUBLIN (10 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Paul Hugo Galligan 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 Hugo Galligan's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 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
Univ College Dublin's active-bar rate
Of Univ College Dublin's 10 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ College Dublin alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2438224
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10018
- Phone
- (212) 218-5521
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Hugo Galligan'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 Hugo Galligan'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 Galligan licensed?
Paul Galligan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Hugo Galligan admitted to the bar?
Paul Hugo Galligan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Paul Hugo Galligan go to law school?
Paul Hugo Galligan attended UNIV COLLEGE DUBLIN.
What company does Paul Hugo Galligan work for?
Paul Hugo Galligan is associated with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in New York, NY.
Is Paul Hugo Galligan in good standing?
Yes, Paul Hugo Galligan 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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