New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul C. Montgomery
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Troy, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1908599
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul C. Montgomery has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #39 of 188
- by tenure in Troy office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul C. Montgomery has carried New York bar registration 1908599 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 C. Montgomery, Esq., located in Troy, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12180. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Paul C. Montgomery has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Paul C. Montgomery's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Troy, NY office peers
Paul C. Montgomery is toward the newer end of Troy, NY's NY register cohort: #39 of 188 by years since admission. See the Troy attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #39
- City cohort
- 188
- Local percentile
- 20th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Troy
- Marc S. Ehrlich admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Robert A. Jones admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Jo M. Katz admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Lawrence R. Lichtenstein admitted 1984 · 42 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Paul compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 2,053 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul C. Montgomery is longer-tenured than 99%.
42 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,053 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,053 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 · August 2026
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1908599
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul C. Montgomery, Esq.
- City
- Troy, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12180
- Phone
- (518) 892-8660
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul C. Montgomery's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Montgomery licensed?
Paul Montgomery is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul C. Montgomery admitted to the bar?
Paul C. Montgomery's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Paul C. Montgomery go to law school?
Paul C. Montgomery attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Paul C. Montgomery work for?
Paul C. Montgomery is associated with Paul C. Montgomery, Esq. in Troy, NY.
Is Paul C. Montgomery in good standing?
Yes, Paul C. Montgomery holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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