New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Donald Branch Furtado
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4617080
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald Branch Furtado has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald Branch Furtado carries New York bar registration 4617080, an established, active practitioner 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 Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Donald Branch Furtado remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Donald Branch Furtado was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Donald compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Donald Branch Furtado is longer-tenured than 8% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 92% higher than 8% of 512 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 · May 2026
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4617080
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, P.C.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 554-0485
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Branch Furtado'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
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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Donald Branch Furtado'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 Furtado licensed?
Donald Furtado is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Branch Furtado admitted to the bar?
Donald Branch Furtado was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Donald Branch Furtado go to law school?
Donald Branch Furtado attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Donald Branch Furtado work for?
Donald Branch Furtado is associated with Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, P.C. in New York, NY.
Is Donald Branch Furtado in good standing?
Yes, Donald Branch Furtado holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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