New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul Francis Washington
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 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.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2811420
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Paul Francis Washington ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2811420 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Francis Washington, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 The Society For Corporate Governance, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Paul Francis Washington still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Paul Francis Washington's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Paul Francis Washington is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 62% higher than 38% of 2,708 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
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2811420
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Society For Corporate Governance
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (845) 853-5775
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Francis Washington'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 Washington licensed?
Paul Washington is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Francis Washington admitted to the bar?
Paul Francis Washington's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Paul Francis Washington go to law school?
Paul Francis Washington attended FORDHAM.
What company does Paul Francis Washington work for?
Paul Francis Washington is associated with The Society For Corporate Governance in New York, NY.
Is Paul Francis Washington in good standing?
Yes, Paul Francis Washington holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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