New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Donald Paul Jacobs

Rutgers Camden alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Denville, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2222651
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Donald Paul Jacobs ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

38 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Rutgers Camden

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers Camden
60.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2222651
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2222651 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Donald Paul Jacobs, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Donald P Jacobs LLC, located in Denville, NJ, ZIP 07834. Educational background: RUTGERS CAMDEN (220 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 38 years on the register, Donald Paul Jacobs 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 Paul Jacobs's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

38 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Rutgers Camden alumni

Among the 127 Rutgers Camden graduates in the New York register, Donald Paul Jacobs is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

38 years vs. Rutgers Camden alumni

Years since admission - 127 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 31% higher than 69% of 127 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Rutgers Camden's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers Camden's 220 alumni in the New York register, 60.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Rutgers Camden alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%60.4%
Rutgers Camden alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2222651
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Law Offices Of Donald P Jacobs LLC
ZIP Code
07834
Phone
(201) 874-1739

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Donald Paul Jacobs'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Donald Paul Jacobs'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 Jacobs licensed?

Donald Jacobs is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald Paul Jacobs admitted to the bar?

Donald Paul Jacobs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Donald Paul Jacobs go to law school?

Donald Paul Jacobs attended RUTGERS CAMDEN.

What company does Donald Paul Jacobs work for?

Donald Paul Jacobs is associated with Law Offices Of Donald P Jacobs LLC in Denville, NJ.

Is Donald Paul Jacobs in good standing?

Yes, Donald Paul Jacobs holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.