New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Daniel F. O'Connell

Rutgers-Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1765148
NY reg #

The record in one line

Daniel F. O'Connell has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

46 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Rutgers-Newark

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Law school
Rutgers-Newark
Registration
1765148
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Daniel F. O'Connell has carried New York bar registration 1765148 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: RUTGERS-NEWARK.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 46 years, Daniel F. O'Connell has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Daniel F. O'Connell's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

46 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Daniel compares to fellow Rutgers-Newark alumni

Among the 229 Rutgers-Newark graduates in the New York register, Daniel F. O'Connell is longer-tenured than 97%.

46 years vs. Rutgers-Newark alumni

Years since admission - 229 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 3% higher than 97% of 229 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 67.2% 52% ▼ -22.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1765148
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2028

Location & Contact

Phone
(908) 285-0602

Education

RUTGERS-NEWARK

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Daniel F. O'Connell'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Daniel F. O'Connell's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Daniel O'Connell licensed?

Daniel O'Connell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Daniel F. O'Connell admitted to the bar?

Daniel F. O'Connell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Daniel F. O'Connell go to law school?

Daniel F. O'Connell attended RUTGERS-NEWARK.

Is Daniel F. O'Connell in good standing?

Yes, Daniel F. O'Connell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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