New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Donald Bruce Shanin

Boston University Law Sch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2189223
NY reg #

The record in one line

Donald Bruce Shanin appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

38 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Boston University Law Sch
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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
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
Boston University Law Sch
40% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2189223
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Donald Bruce Shanin is registered as bar number 2189223 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCH (5 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Boston University Law Sch's active-bar rate

Of Boston University Law Sch's 5 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Boston University Law Sch alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%40%
Boston University Law Sch 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
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2189223
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Donald Bruce Shanin's current status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

Donald Bruce Shanin is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Donald Shanin licensed?

Donald Shanin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald Bruce Shanin admitted to the bar?

Donald Bruce Shanin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Donald Bruce Shanin go to law school?

Donald Bruce Shanin attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCH.

Is Donald Bruce Shanin in good standing?

Not currently, Donald Bruce Shanin's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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