New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul Michael Rubell
Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Melville, 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
- 1950351
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Michael Rubell 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"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Michael Rubell has carried New York bar registration 1950351 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 Rubell, Attorney At Law P.C., located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,609 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Paul Michael Rubell 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 Michael Rubell'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 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Paul compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni
Among the 1,596 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, Paul Michael Rubell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Georgetown University alumni
Years since admission - 1,596 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,596 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown University's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University's 2,609 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1950351
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul Rubell, Attorney At Law P.C.
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (516) 946-1706
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Michael Rubell'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 Rubell licensed?
Paul Rubell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Michael Rubell admitted to the bar?
Paul Michael Rubell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Paul Michael Rubell go to law school?
Paul Michael Rubell attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Paul Michael Rubell work for?
Paul Michael Rubell is associated with Paul Rubell, Attorney At Law P.C. in Melville, NY.
Is Paul Michael Rubell in good standing?
Yes, Paul Michael Rubell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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