New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Donald Alan Kirkman
University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1719830
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald Alan Kirkman has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald Alan Kirkman has carried New York bar registration 1719830 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
Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: University of NC Chapel Hill School of Law (336 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Donald Alan Kirkman 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 Alan Kirkman's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumni
Among the 289 University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Donald Alan Kirkman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 289 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 289 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law's 336 alumni in the New York register, 81.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1719830
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Alan Kirkman'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 Kirkman licensed?
Donald Kirkman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Alan Kirkman admitted to the bar?
Donald Alan Kirkman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Donald Alan Kirkman go to law school?
Donald Alan Kirkman attended University of NC Chapel Hill School of Law.
Is Donald Alan Kirkman in good standing?
Yes, Donald Alan Kirkman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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