New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Paul M. Sod

Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Lawrence, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2040509
NY reg #

The record in one line

Paul M. Sod has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

40 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#29 of 74
by tenure in Lawrence office peers
Law school
Albany Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Law school
Albany Law School
Registration
2040509
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Paul M. Sod has carried New York bar registration 2040509 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 Martin Sod Esq, located in Lawrence, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11559. Educational background: Albany Law School (11,636 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 40 years, Paul M. Sod 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 M. Sod's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

40 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

Tenure among Lawrence, NY office peers

Paul M. Sod is toward the newer end of Lawrence, NY's NY register cohort: #29 of 74 by years since admission. See the Lawrence attorney directory .

Local rank
#29
City cohort
74
Local percentile
38th
Admitted
1986

Nearest tenure peers in Lawrence

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Paul compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni

Among the 4,866 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul M. Sod is longer-tenured than 99%.

40 years vs. Albany Law School alumni

Years since admission - 4,866 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,866 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 67.2% 57.1% ▼ -15.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2040509
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Paul Martin Sod Esq
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11559
Phone
(516) 295-0707

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Paul M. Sod's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Paul M. Sod's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paul Sod licensed?

Paul Sod is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Paul M. Sod admitted to the bar?

Paul M. Sod's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Paul M. Sod go to law school?

Paul M. Sod attended Albany Law School.

What company does Paul M. Sod work for?

Paul M. Sod is associated with Paul Martin Sod Esq in Lawrence, NY.

Is Paul M. Sod in good standing?

Yes, Paul M. Sod holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.