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. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5537196
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2017, David Alexander Donatti has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure 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

Data updated May 2026

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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

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5537196 on the New York register belongs to David Alexander Donatti, currently in active standing. 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. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.

State context & due diligence

David Alexander Donatti is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, David Alexander Donatti sits here on the statewide experience curve - 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

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

This attorney 5 40 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 · May 2026

The 2017 admission class today

Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

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
ZIP Code
77288
Phone
(346) 299-6817

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Alexander Donatti's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
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.

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Before you rely on this record

David Alexander Donatti'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 David Donatti licensed?

David Donatti is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Alexander Donatti admitted to the bar?

David Alexander Donatti has been on the New York bar register since 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 holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.