New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Edward Hanau
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Woodmere, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2057321
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Edward Hanau has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Edward Hanau has carried New York bar registration 2057321 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Law Office Of Paul Hanau, located in Woodmere, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11598. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Paul Edward Hanau 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 Edward Hanau's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Paul compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Paul Edward Hanau is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2057321
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Paul Hanau
- City
- Woodmere, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11598
- Phone
- (917) 734-0514
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Edward Hanau'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 Hanau licensed?
Paul Hanau is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Edward Hanau admitted to the bar?
Paul Edward Hanau's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Paul Edward Hanau go to law school?
Paul Edward Hanau attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Paul Edward Hanau work for?
Paul Edward Hanau is associated with Law Office Of Paul Hanau in Woodmere, NY.
Is Paul Edward Hanau in good standing?
Yes, Paul Edward Hanau holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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