New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Donald Edward Watnick
Cornell Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2264497
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Donald Edward Watnick ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2264497 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Donald Edward Watnick, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Offices Of Donald Watnick, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL LAW (68 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Donald Edward Watnick still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Donald Edward Watnick's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Cornell Law's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law's 68 alumni in the New York register, 45.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2264497
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Donald Watnick
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 213-6886
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Edward Watnick'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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Donald Edward Watnick'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 Watnick licensed?
Donald Watnick is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Edward Watnick admitted to the bar?
Donald Edward Watnick's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Donald Edward Watnick go to law school?
Donald Edward Watnick attended CORNELL LAW.
What company does Donald Edward Watnick work for?
Donald Edward Watnick is associated with Law Offices Of Donald Watnick in New York, NY.
Is Donald Edward Watnick in good standing?
Yes, Donald Edward Watnick 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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