New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Donald Barry Pearce

Boston Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 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.

1977
Admitted
49
Years in bar
1045491
NY reg #

The record in one line

Donald Barry Pearce has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

49 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Boston Univ

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston Univ
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1045491
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Donald Barry Pearce has carried New York bar registration 1045491 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 Donald B Pearce, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. Educational background: BOSTON UNIV.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 49 years, Donald Barry Pearce 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 Barry Pearce's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

49 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

49 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Boston Univ alumni

Among the 198 Boston Univ graduates in the New York register, Donald Barry Pearce is longer-tenured than 76% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

49 years vs. Boston Univ alumni

Years since admission - 198 NY-registered alumni of this school

49 Top 24% higher than 76% of 198 fellow alumni

This attorney 20 55 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

The 1977 admission class today

Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 66.2% 51.3% ▼ -22.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1045491
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Donald B Pearce
County
New York
ZIP Code
10016
Phone
(212) 221-8733

Education

BOSTON UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Donald Barry Pearce'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 Barry Pearce'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 Pearce licensed?

Donald Pearce is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald Barry Pearce admitted to the bar?

Donald Barry Pearce's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Donald Barry Pearce go to law school?

Donald Barry Pearce attended BOSTON UNIV.

What company does Donald Barry Pearce work for?

Donald Barry Pearce is associated with Donald B Pearce in New York, NY.

Is Donald Barry Pearce in good standing?

Yes, Donald Barry Pearce holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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