New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Douglas James Chu

Rutgers University Camden alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 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.

1991
Admitted
35
Years in bar
2416501
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Douglas James Chu ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

35 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Rutgers University Camden

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1991
35 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers University Camden
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2416501
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2416501 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Douglas James Chu, 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 Hynes & Chu, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY CAMDEN.

State context & due diligence

After 35 years on the register, Douglas James Chu 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 Douglas James Chu's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

35 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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

The 1991 admission class today

Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years1991 class 66.2% 73.1% ▲ +10.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1991 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2416501
Year Admitted
1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Hynes & Chu, LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10007
Phone
(212) 643-1112

Education

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY CAMDEN

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Douglas James Chu'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

Douglas James Chu'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 Douglas Chu licensed?

Douglas Chu is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Douglas James Chu admitted to the bar?

Douglas James Chu's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.

Where did Douglas James Chu go to law school?

Douglas James Chu attended RUTGERS UNIVERSITY CAMDEN.

What company does Douglas James Chu work for?

Douglas James Chu is associated with Hynes & Chu, LLP in New York, NY.

Is Douglas James Chu in good standing?

Yes, Douglas James Chu holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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