New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Donald James Hayde
John Marshall Jd Villanova University Llm alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1880707
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald James Hayde has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- John Marshall Jd Villanova University Llm
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald James Hayde has carried New York bar registration 1880707 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Silva Thomas PC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: JOHN MARSHALL JD VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY LLM.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Donald James Hayde 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 James Hayde's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 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
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1880707
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Silva Thomas PC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 835-6771
Education
JOHN MARSHALL JD VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY LLM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald James Hayde'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 Hayde licensed?
Donald Hayde is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald James Hayde admitted to the bar?
Donald James Hayde's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Donald James Hayde go to law school?
Donald James Hayde attended JOHN MARSHALL JD VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY LLM.
What company does Donald James Hayde work for?
Donald James Hayde is associated with Silva Thomas PC in New York, NY.
Is Donald James Hayde in good standing?
Yes, Donald James Hayde holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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