New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul J. Velardi
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Palm Harbor, FL. 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
- 1963529
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul J. Velardi carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1985 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 41 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- #5 of 17
- by tenure in Palm Harbor office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul J. Velardi is registered as bar number 1963529 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Paul J Velardi Esq, located in Palm Harbor, FL, ZIP 34683. Educational background: Albany Law School (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Palm Harbor, FL office peers
Within Palm Harbor, FL's 17-attorney local set, Paul J. Velardi is #5 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Palm Harbor attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 17
- Local percentile
- 24th
- Admitted
- 1985
Nearest tenure peers in Palm Harbor
- Lawrence Hy Liebling admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Ellen Ilivicky Siegman admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Philip J. Fitzpatrick Iv admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Alan Summers-Powell admitted 1989 · 37 yr
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 J. Velardi is longer-tenured than 99%.
41 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,866 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,866 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 · August 2026
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1963529
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paul J Velardi Esq
- City
- Palm Harbor, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34683
- Phone
- (845) 803-1639
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul J. Velardi's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 J. Velardi carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul Velardi licensed?
Paul Velardi is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul J. Velardi admitted to the bar?
Paul J. Velardi's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Paul J. Velardi go to law school?
Paul J. Velardi attended Albany Law School.
What company does Paul J. Velardi work for?
Paul J. Velardi is associated with Paul J Velardi Esq in Palm Harbor, FL.
Is Paul J. Velardi in good standing?
No, Paul J. Velardi carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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