New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Stuart Scharf
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1086768
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 54 years on the register since a 1972 admission, Paul Stuart Scharf ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 96% of the currently-active bar.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Stuart Scharf is registered as bar number 1086768 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Paul Stuart Scharf 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 Stuart Scharf's 54 years since admission in 1972. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
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
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 Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul Stuart Scharf is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 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
- 1086768
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (914) 723-2054
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Paul Stuart Scharf'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 Scharf licensed?
Paul Scharf is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Stuart Scharf admitted to the bar?
Paul Stuart Scharf's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Paul Stuart Scharf go to law school?
Paul Stuart Scharf attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
Is Paul Stuart Scharf in good standing?
Yes, Paul Stuart Scharf 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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