New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Donald Paul Chiari

State University At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1912047
NY reg #

The record in one line

Donald Paul Chiari appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

42 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
State University At Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
State University At Buffalo
77.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1912047
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Donald Paul Chiari is registered as bar number 1912047 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Brown Chiari LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14225. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (34 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

State University At Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of State University At Buffalo's 34 alumni in the New York register, 77.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

State University At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.1%
State University At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1912047
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Brown Chiari LLP
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14225
Phone
(716) 681-7190

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Donald Paul Chiari's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Donald Paul Chiari is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Donald Chiari licensed?

Donald Chiari is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald Paul Chiari admitted to the bar?

Donald Paul Chiari's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Donald Paul Chiari go to law school?

Donald Paul Chiari attended STATE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO.

What company does Donald Paul Chiari work for?

Donald Paul Chiari is associated with Brown Chiari LLP in Buffalo, NY.

Is Donald Paul Chiari in good standing?

Not currently, Donald Paul Chiari's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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