New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Donald E. Chomiak
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Santa Monica, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3973443
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Donald E. Chomiak ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #100 of 309
- by tenure in Santa Monica office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3973443 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Donald E. Chomiak, 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 Talisman Law, P.C., located in Santa Monica, CA, ZIP 90401. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Donald E. Chomiak 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 Donald E. Chomiak's 25 years since admission in 2001.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Santa Monica, CA office peers
Most of the 309 NY-registered attorneys in Santa Monica, CA outrank Donald E. Chomiak on tenure; this record sits at the 32nd local percentile (rank #100). See the Santa Monica attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #100
- City cohort
- 309
- Local percentile
- 32nd
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Santa Monica
- Alexandre D. Cohen admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Stephen J. Dallas admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Danielle Alta Samulon admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Martha Braithwaite admitted 2000 · 26 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Donald compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Donald E. Chomiak is longer-tenured than 84%.
25 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 16% higher than 84% of 12,299 fellow alumni
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 · August 2026
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3973443
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Talisman Law, P.C.
- City
- Santa Monica, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90401
- Phone
- (310) 917-1027
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald E. Chomiak'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Donald Chomiak licensed?
Donald Chomiak is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald E. Chomiak admitted to the bar?
Donald E. Chomiak's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Donald E. Chomiak go to law school?
Donald E. Chomiak attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Donald E. Chomiak work for?
Donald E. Chomiak is associated with Talisman Law, P.C. in Santa Monica, CA.
Is Donald E. Chomiak in good standing?
Yes, Donald E. Chomiak holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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