New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Nicholas Lovegrove
New York alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Smithtown, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2129245
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Paul Nicholas Lovegrove ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2129245 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Nicholas Lovegrove, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Paul N. Lovegrove PC, located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. Educational background: NEW YORK (1,824 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Paul Nicholas Lovegrove 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 Nicholas Lovegrove's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 York alumni
Among the 1,239 New York graduates in the New York register, Paul Nicholas Lovegrove is longer-tenured than 57% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. New York alumni
Years since admission - 1,239 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,239 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 York's active-bar rate
Of New York's 1,824 alumni in the New York register, 41.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2129245
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul N. Lovegrove PC
- City
- Smithtown, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11787
- Phone
- (631) 669-4370
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Nicholas Lovegrove'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 Lovegrove licensed?
Paul Lovegrove is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Nicholas Lovegrove admitted to the bar?
Paul Nicholas Lovegrove's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Paul Nicholas Lovegrove go to law school?
Paul Nicholas Lovegrove attended NEW YORK.
What company does Paul Nicholas Lovegrove work for?
Paul Nicholas Lovegrove is associated with Paul N. Lovegrove PC in Smithtown, NY.
Is Paul Nicholas Lovegrove in good standing?
Yes, Paul Nicholas Lovegrove 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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