New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw
Western New England University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Broad Brook, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2071181
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw has carried New York bar registration 2071181 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Broad Brook, CT, ZIP 06016. Educational background: Western New England University School of Law (532 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw 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 Kenneth Ghostlaw's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Donald compares to fellow Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Among the 338 Western New England University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Western New England University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 338 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 338 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Western New England University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Western New England University School Of Law's 532 alumni in the New York register, 82.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Western New England University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2071181
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Broad Brook, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06016
- Phone
- (860) 305-0700
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Donald Ghostlaw licensed?
Donald Ghostlaw is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw admitted to the bar?
Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw go to law school?
Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw attended Western New England University School of Law.
Is Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw in good standing?
Yes, Donald Kenneth Ghostlaw holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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