New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Donald Wayne Hawthorne
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2501765
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Donald Wayne Hawthorne ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2501765 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Donald Wayne Hawthorne, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Carter Ledyard Milburn, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. Educational background: Yale Law School (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Donald Wayne Hawthorne 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 Wayne Hawthorne's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Yale Law School alumni
Among the 2,131 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, Donald Wayne Hawthorne is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,131 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,131 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2501765
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Carter Ledyard Milburn
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 238-8689
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Wayne Hawthorne'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 Hawthorne licensed?
Donald Hawthorne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Wayne Hawthorne admitted to the bar?
Donald Wayne Hawthorne's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Donald Wayne Hawthorne go to law school?
Donald Wayne Hawthorne attended Yale Law School.
What company does Donald Wayne Hawthorne work for?
Donald Wayne Hawthorne is associated with Carter Ledyard Milburn in New York, NY.
Is Donald Wayne Hawthorne in good standing?
Yes, Donald Wayne Hawthorne holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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