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
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
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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.
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
- City
- New York, NY
- 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
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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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.
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