New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Andrew Paterson
University Of Auckland School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4793907
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Andrew Paterson has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Auckland School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Andrew Paterson carries New York bar registration 4793907, an established, active practitioner in 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 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Auckland School of Law.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Paul Andrew Paterson remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Paul Andrew Paterson was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4793907
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 373-3581
Education
University of Auckland School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Andrew Paterson'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 Paterson licensed?
Paul Paterson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Andrew Paterson admitted to the bar?
Paul Andrew Paterson was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Paul Andrew Paterson go to law school?
Paul Andrew Paterson attended University of Auckland School of Law.
What company does Paul Andrew Paterson work for?
Paul Andrew Paterson is associated with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY.
Is Paul Andrew Paterson in good standing?
Yes, Paul Andrew Paterson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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