New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Donald Lee Borod

Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Hartford, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1973
Admitted
53
Years in bar
1265552
NY reg #

The record in one line

Donald Lee Borod has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

53 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia University

Data updated May 2026

Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1265552
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Donald Lee Borod has carried New York bar registration 1265552 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Mccarter & English LLP, located in Hartford, CT, ZIP 06103. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 53 years, Donald Lee Borod 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

Donald Lee Borod's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

53 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

53 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Donald compares to fellow Columbia University alumni

Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Donald Lee Borod is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

53 years vs. Columbia University alumni

Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school

53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 1973 admission class today

Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 66.2% 42% ▼ -36.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1265552
Year Admitted
1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Mccarter & English LLP
ZIP Code
06103
Phone
(860) 275-6725

Education

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Donald Lee Borod'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%
Verify status before engaging
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.

Nearby Attorneys in Hartford, CT

Compare credentials side-by-side

Compare Donald Lee Borod with similar attorneys in Hartford.

Compare attorneys →

Before you rely on this record

Donald Lee Borod'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 Donald Borod licensed?

Donald Borod is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald Lee Borod admitted to the bar?

Donald Lee Borod's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.

Where did Donald Lee Borod go to law school?

Donald Lee Borod attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

What company does Donald Lee Borod work for?

Donald Lee Borod is associated with Mccarter & English LLP in Hartford, CT.

Is Donald Lee Borod in good standing?

Yes, Donald Lee Borod holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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