New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

David Alexander Donatti

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Houston, TX. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5537196
NY reg #

The record in one line

David Alexander Donatti has held an active New York bar license for 9 years — admitted in 2017, longer-tenured than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

9 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5537196
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Alexander Donatti is registered as bar number 5537196 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2017, representing roughly 9 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under American Civil Liberties Union Of Texas, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77288. Public records list 2 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: HARVARD, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

David Alexander Donatti was admitted in 2017, giving 9 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

9 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 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 · May 2026

How David compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, David Alexander Donatti is longer-tenured than 0% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

9 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission — 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

9 Top 100% higher than 0% of 3,070 fellow alumni

5–10: 37 fellow alumni (1%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 140 fellow alumni (5%). Above this entry. 15–20: 306 fellow alumni (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 942 fellow alumni (31%). Above this entry. 25–30: 729 fellow alumni (24%). Above this entry. 30–35: 647 fellow alumni (21%). Above this entry. 35–40: 269 fellow alumni (9%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5537196
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
American Civil Liberties Union Of Texas
City
Houston, TX
ZIP Code
77288
Phone
(346) 299-6817

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. David Alexander Donatti's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

Other Attorneys at American Civil Liberties Union Of Texas

Perla Fabiola Alvelais Currently registered Adriana Cecilia Pinon Currently registered
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Mariame M. Aana Currently registered Rebecca Gretchen Abel Currently registered Adeze Matilda Achebe Delinquent Jessica Jolivet Adams Currently registered Maxine Arielle Adams Currently registered

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Before you rely on this record

David Alexander Donatti is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Donatti licensed?

David Donatti is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was David Alexander Donatti admitted to the bar?

David Alexander Donatti was admitted to the bar in 2017.

Where did David Alexander Donatti go to law school?

David Alexander Donatti attended HARVARD.

What company does David Alexander Donatti work for?

David Alexander Donatti is associated with American Civil Liberties Union Of Texas in Houston, TX.

Is David Alexander Donatti in good standing?

Yes, David Alexander Donatti has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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