New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paula Michele Highers
Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Syracuse, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5266283
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paula Michele Highers appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2014 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 12 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paula Michele Highers is registered as bar number 5266283 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL.
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 Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni
Among the 293 Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduates in the New York register, Paula Michele Highers is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni
Years since admission - 293 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 97% higher than 3% of 293 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 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% 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
- 5266283
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 471-1664
Education
THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paula Michele Highers'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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Paula Michele Highers is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paula Highers licensed?
Paula Highers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paula Michele Highers admitted to the bar?
Paula Michele Highers has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Paula Michele Highers go to law school?
Paula Michele Highers attended THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Paula Michele Highers work for?
Paula Michele Highers is associated with Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP in Syracuse, NY.
Is Paula Michele Highers in good standing?
Not currently, Paula Michele Highers's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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