New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Donald Frank Leistman
Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Uniondale, NY. 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
- 1749928
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald Frank Leistman 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
- Hofstra
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald Frank Leistman has carried New York bar registration 1749928 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, located in Uniondale, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11553. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Donald Frank Leistman 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 Frank Leistman'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 Hofstra alumni
Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, Donald Frank Leistman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Hofstra alumni
Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,307 fellow alumni
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
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
- 1749928
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
- City
- Uniondale, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11553
- Phone
- (516) 248-1700
Education
HOFSTRA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Frank Leistman'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 Leistman licensed?
Donald Leistman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Frank Leistman admitted to the bar?
Donald Frank Leistman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Donald Frank Leistman go to law school?
Donald Frank Leistman attended HOFSTRA.
What company does Donald Frank Leistman work for?
Donald Frank Leistman is associated with Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP in Uniondale, NY.
Is Donald Frank Leistman in good standing?
Yes, Donald Frank Leistman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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