New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Paul Allan Vance
Valparaiso University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1995828
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Allan Vance has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Valparaiso University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Allan Vance has carried New York bar registration 1995828 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Vance & Zeis, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Valparaiso University Law School (30 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Paul Allan Vance 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 Allan Vance's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Valparaiso University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Valparaiso University Law School's 30 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Valparaiso University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1995828
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Vance & Zeis
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 854-4474
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Allan Vance'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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Paul Allan Vance'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 Vance licensed?
Paul Vance is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Allan Vance admitted to the bar?
Paul Allan Vance's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Paul Allan Vance go to law school?
Paul Allan Vance attended Valparaiso University Law School.
What company does Paul Allan Vance work for?
Paul Allan Vance is associated with Vance & Zeis in Buffalo, NY.
Is Paul Allan Vance in good standing?
Yes, Paul Allan Vance 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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