New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul J. Somelofske
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2329225
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul J. Somelofske appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1990 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 36 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul J. Somelofske is registered as bar number 2329225 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Paul compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 874 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul J. Somelofske is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 874 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 10% higher than 90% of 874 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2329225
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 836-7319
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul J. Somelofske's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Somelofske licensed?
Paul Somelofske is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul J. Somelofske admitted to the bar?
Paul J. Somelofske's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Paul J. Somelofske go to law school?
Paul J. Somelofske attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Paul J. Somelofske work for?
Paul J. Somelofske is associated with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, NY.
Is Paul J. Somelofske in good standing?
Not currently, Paul J. Somelofske's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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