New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne
University Of Oxford (Uk) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3046984
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 38%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Oxford (Uk)
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3046984 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Commonwealth Secretariat, located in London. Educational background: University of Oxford (UK).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne's 26 years since admission in 2000.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3046984
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Commonwealth Secretariat
- City
- London
- Phone
- +44749854841
Education
University of Oxford (UK)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne'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.
Same admission year (2000), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2000 whose listed office city differs from London, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne with the closest admission year to 2000. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dinusha Panditaratne licensed?
Dinusha Panditaratne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne admitted to the bar?
Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne go to law school?
Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne attended University of Oxford (UK).
What company does Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne work for?
Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne is associated with Commonwealth Secretariat in London.
Is Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne in good standing?
Yes, Dinusha Nihara Panditaratne holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
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