New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Benjamin Josephs
New England Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 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.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2905701
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Paul Benjamin Josephs ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2905701 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Benjamin Josephs, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New England Law (669 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Paul Benjamin Josephs 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 Benjamin Josephs's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 New England Law alumni
Among the 499 New England Law graduates in the New York register, Paul Benjamin Josephs is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. New England Law alumni
Years since admission - 499 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 9% higher than 91% of 499 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
New England Law's active-bar rate
Of New England Law's 669 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2905701
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10006
- Phone
- (212) 530-3900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Benjamin Josephs'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 Josephs licensed?
Paul Josephs is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Benjamin Josephs admitted to the bar?
Paul Benjamin Josephs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Paul Benjamin Josephs go to law school?
Paul Benjamin Josephs attended New England Law.
What company does Paul Benjamin Josephs work for?
Paul Benjamin Josephs is associated with Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino LLC in New York, NY.
Is Paul Benjamin Josephs in good standing?
Yes, Paul Benjamin Josephs holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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