New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Kenneth Leary Jr
Pace Univ School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2997948
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Paul Kenneth Leary Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace Univ School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2997948 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Kenneth Leary Jr, 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 Cozen & O'Connor, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19103. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PACE UNIV SCHOOL OF LAW (90 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Paul Kenneth Leary Jr 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 Kenneth Leary Jr's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Pace Univ School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Pace Univ School Of Law's 90 alumni in the New York register, 40.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace Univ School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2997948
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cozen & O'Connor
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19103
- Phone
- (215) 665-6911
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Kenneth Leary Jr'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 Kenneth Leary Jr'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 Leary licensed?
Paul Leary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Kenneth Leary Jr admitted to the bar?
Paul Kenneth Leary Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Paul Kenneth Leary Jr go to law school?
Paul Kenneth Leary Jr attended PACE UNIV SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Paul Kenneth Leary Jr work for?
Paul Kenneth Leary Jr is associated with Cozen & O'Connor in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Paul Kenneth Leary Jr in good standing?
Yes, Paul Kenneth Leary Jr 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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