New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paula Whitney Best
Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2274942
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paula Whitney Best appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1989 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paula Whitney Best is registered as bar number 2274942 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 Paula Whitney Best, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11225. Educational background: CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
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 Paula compares to fellow Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 524 Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Paula Whitney Best is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 524 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 13% higher than 87% of 524 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 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2274942
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paula Whitney Best
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11225
- Phone
- (347) 365-6221
Education
CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paula Whitney Best'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 Paula Best licensed?
Paula Best is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paula Whitney Best admitted to the bar?
Paula Whitney Best's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Paula Whitney Best go to law school?
Paula Whitney Best attended CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Paula Whitney Best work for?
Paula Whitney Best is associated with Paula Whitney Best in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Paula Whitney Best in good standing?
Not currently, Paula Whitney Best'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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