New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paulus Hongnin Chan
Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in East Long Meadow, MA. 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
- 2844579
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paulus Hongnin Chan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Western New England
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paulus Hongnin Chan is registered as bar number 2844579 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Paulus H. Chan, located in East Long Meadow, MA, ZIP 01028. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" 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.
How Paulus compares to fellow Western New England alumni
Among the 383 Western New England graduates in the New York register, Paulus Hongnin Chan is longer-tenured than 8%.
29 years vs. Western New England alumni
Years since admission - 383 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 92% higher than 8% of 383 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
Western New England's active-bar rate
Of Western New England's 504 alumni in the New York register, 61.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2844579
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Paulus H. Chan
- City
- East Long Meadow, MA
- ZIP Code
- 01028
- Phone
- (888) 880-4058
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paulus Hongnin Chan's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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.
Near-tenure Western New England alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1997 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1997), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1997 whose listed office city differs from East Long Meadow, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Paulus Hongnin Chan with the closest admission year to 1997. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Paulus Hongnin Chan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paulus Chan licensed?
Paulus Chan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paulus Hongnin Chan admitted to the bar?
Paulus Hongnin Chan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Paulus Hongnin Chan go to law school?
Paulus Hongnin Chan attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.
What company does Paulus Hongnin Chan work for?
Paulus Hongnin Chan is associated with Law Office Of Paulus H. Chan in East Long Meadow, MA.
Is Paulus Hongnin Chan in good standing?
No, Paulus Hongnin Chan carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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