New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Donald Forbes Manley
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Ilion, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4185849
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald Forbes Manley has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald Forbes Manley carries New York bar registration 4185849, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Donald F Manley, Esq., located in Ilion, NY (Herkimer County), ZIP 13357. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Donald Forbes Manley remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Donald Forbes Manley was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Donald Forbes Manley is longer-tenured than 2% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 98% higher than 2% of 1,229 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4185849
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Donald F Manley, Esq.
- City
- Ilion, NY
- County
- Herkimer
- ZIP Code
- 13357
- Phone
- (315) 868-9917
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Forbes Manley'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 Manley licensed?
Donald Manley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Forbes Manley admitted to the bar?
Donald Forbes Manley was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Donald Forbes Manley go to law school?
Donald Forbes Manley attended ALBANY.
What company does Donald Forbes Manley work for?
Donald Forbes Manley is associated with Donald F Manley, Esq. in Ilion, NY.
Is Donald Forbes Manley in good standing?
Yes, Donald Forbes Manley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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