New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul Timothy Kotwas
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2596963
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Paul Timothy Kotwas ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2596963 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Timothy Kotwas, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul Kotwas, Esq., located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Paul Timothy Kotwas 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 Timothy Kotwas's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul Timothy Kotwas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2596963
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Kotwas, Esq.
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (585) 371-9191
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Timothy Kotwas'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 Kotwas licensed?
Paul Kotwas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Timothy Kotwas admitted to the bar?
Paul Timothy Kotwas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Paul Timothy Kotwas go to law school?
Paul Timothy Kotwas attended Albany Law School.
What company does Paul Timothy Kotwas work for?
Paul Timothy Kotwas is associated with Paul Kotwas, Esq. in Rochester, NY.
Is Paul Timothy Kotwas in good standing?
Yes, Paul Timothy Kotwas 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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