New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Sommer Ryerson
Columbia University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1323674
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Sommer Ryerson has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Sommer Ryerson has carried New York bar registration 1323674 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 Administrative Judge Atomic Safety And Licensing Board Panel, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20555. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Paul Sommer Ryerson 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 Sommer Ryerson's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Columbia University School Of Law alumni
Among the 305 Columbia University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Paul Sommer Ryerson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Columbia University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 305 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 305 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
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1323674
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Administrative Judge Atomic Safety And Licensing Board Panel
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20555
- Phone
- (301) 415-6037
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Sommer Ryerson'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 Ryerson licensed?
Paul Ryerson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Sommer Ryerson admitted to the bar?
Paul Sommer Ryerson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Paul Sommer Ryerson go to law school?
Paul Sommer Ryerson attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Paul Sommer Ryerson work for?
Paul Sommer Ryerson is associated with Administrative Judge Atomic Safety And Licensing Board Panel in Washington, DC.
Is Paul Sommer Ryerson in good standing?
Yes, Paul Sommer Ryerson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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