New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Douglas Frank Curtis
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Chicago, IL. 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
- 2248193
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Douglas Frank Curtis 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
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2248193 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Douglas Frank Curtis, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lambda Legal, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60613. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Douglas Frank Curtis 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 Frank Curtis'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
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 Douglas compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Douglas Frank Curtis is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,070 fellow alumni
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 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
- 2248193
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lambda Legal
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60613
- Phone
- (312) 605-3234
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Frank Curtis'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 Frank Curtis'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 Curtis licensed?
Douglas Curtis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Frank Curtis admitted to the bar?
Douglas Frank Curtis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Douglas Frank Curtis go to law school?
Douglas Frank Curtis attended HARVARD.
What company does Douglas Frank Curtis work for?
Douglas Frank Curtis is associated with Lambda Legal in Chicago, IL.
Is Douglas Frank Curtis in good standing?
Yes, Douglas Frank Curtis 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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