New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Richard Karan
Columbia Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1961. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1961
- Admitted
- 65
- Years in bar
- 1530336
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Richard Karan carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1961 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 65 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Columbia Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Richard Karan is registered as bar number 1530336 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 65 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV.
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 Columbia Univ alumni
Among the 184 Columbia Univ graduates in the New York register, Paul Richard Karan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
65 years vs. Columbia Univ alumni
Years since admission - 184 NY-registered alumni of this school
65 Top 1% higher than 99% of 184 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
The 1961 admission class today
Of the 1,543 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1961, 11.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1530336
- Year Admitted
- 1961 (65 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
COLUMBIA UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Richard Karan'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 Richard Karan 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 Karan licensed?
Paul Karan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Richard Karan admitted to the bar?
Paul Richard Karan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1961.
Where did Paul Richard Karan go to law school?
Paul Richard Karan attended COLUMBIA UNIV.
Is Paul Richard Karan in good standing?
No, Paul Richard Karan 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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