New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Stephen James Paluch
University Of Akron School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Williamsville, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4346854
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen James Paluch has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #273 of 456
- by tenure in Williamsville office peers
- Law school
- University Of Akron School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen James Paluch carries New York bar registration 4346854, an established, active practitioner in 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 William Mattar, PC, located in Williamsville, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14221. Educational background: University of Akron School of Law (115 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Stephen James Paluch remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Stephen James Paluch was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Williamsville, NY office peers
Relative to the 456 NY-registered attorneys listing Williamsville, NY, Stephen James Paluch is longer-tenured than 60% (local rank #273). See the Williamsville attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #273
- City cohort
- 456
- Local percentile
- 60th
- Admitted
- 2005
Nearest tenure peers in Williamsville
- Jesse Brian Baldwin admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Rosanna Berardi admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Andrew Francis Emborsky admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Adam Gross admitted 2005 · 21 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Stephen compares to fellow University Of Akron School Of Law alumni
Among the 93 University Of Akron School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Stephen James Paluch is longer-tenured than 75%.
21 years vs. University Of Akron School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 93 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 25% higher than 75% of 93 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 · September 2026
University Of Akron School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Akron School Of Law's 115 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 85.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4346854
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- William Mattar, PC
- City
- Williamsville, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14221
- Phone
- (716) 444-4444
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen James Paluch's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 University Of Akron School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2005 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2005), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2005 whose listed office city differs from Williamsville, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Stephen James Paluch: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~457 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2005)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stephen Paluch licensed?
Stephen Paluch is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen James Paluch admitted to the bar?
Stephen James Paluch was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Stephen James Paluch go to law school?
Stephen James Paluch attended University of Akron School of Law.
What company does Stephen James Paluch work for?
Stephen James Paluch is associated with William Mattar, PC in Williamsville, NY.
Is Stephen James Paluch in good standing?
Yes, Stephen James Paluch holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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