New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Paul Morgenstern

John Marshall Law School Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1050293
NY reg #

The record in one line

Paul Morgenstern has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

50 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
John Marshall Law School Chicago

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
John Marshall Law School Chicago
81.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1050293
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Paul Morgenstern has carried New York bar registration 1050293 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Morgenstern, Esq., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. Educational background: John Marshall Law School Chicago (170 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 50 years, Paul Morgenstern 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 Morgenstern's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

50 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni

Among the 126 John Marshall Law School Chicago graduates in the New York register, Paul Morgenstern is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

50 years vs. John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni

Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school

50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 126 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

John Marshall Law School Chicago's active-bar rate

Of John Marshall Law School Chicago's 170 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.4%
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 66.2% 50.9% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1050293
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Paul Morgenstern, Esq.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10019
Phone
(631) 249-4444

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Paul Morgenstern'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Paul Morgenstern'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 Morgenstern licensed?

Paul Morgenstern is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Paul Morgenstern admitted to the bar?

Paul Morgenstern's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

Where did Paul Morgenstern go to law school?

Paul Morgenstern attended John Marshall Law School Chicago.

What company does Paul Morgenstern work for?

Paul Morgenstern is associated with Paul Morgenstern, Esq. in New York, NY.

Is Paul Morgenstern in good standing?

Yes, Paul Morgenstern holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.