New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul Douglas Swanson
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Denver, CO. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5170444
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Paul Douglas Swanson has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5170444 on the New York register belongs to Paul Douglas Swanson, currently in active 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 Holland & Hart LLP, located in Denver, CO, ZIP 80202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Paul Douglas Swanson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Paul Douglas Swanson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Paul Douglas Swanson is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 52% higher than 48% of 3,422 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5170444
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Holland & Hart LLP
- City
- Denver, CO
- ZIP Code
- 80202
- Phone
- (303) 295-8578
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Douglas Swanson'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 Swanson licensed?
Paul Swanson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Douglas Swanson admitted to the bar?
Paul Douglas Swanson has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Paul Douglas Swanson go to law school?
Paul Douglas Swanson attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Paul Douglas Swanson work for?
Paul Douglas Swanson is associated with Holland & Hart LLP in Denver, CO.
Is Paul Douglas Swanson in good standing?
Yes, Paul Douglas Swanson 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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