New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Michael Rodel
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2826311
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Paul Michael Rodel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Michael Rodel is registered as bar number 2826311 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and 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 Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Paul Michael Rodel sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Paul Michael Rodel's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul Michael Rodel is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 13% higher than 87% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2826311
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 909-6478
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Paul Michael Rodel's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Rodel licensed?
Paul Rodel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Michael Rodel admitted to the bar?
Paul Michael Rodel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Paul Michael Rodel go to law school?
Paul Michael Rodel attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Paul Michael Rodel work for?
Paul Michael Rodel is associated with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY.
Is Paul Michael Rodel in good standing?
Yes, Paul Michael Rodel 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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