New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Douglas E. Davidson

George Washington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1209675
NY reg #

The record in one line

Douglas E. Davidson has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

54 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
George Washington

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington
61.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1209675
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Douglas E. Davidson has carried New York bar registration 1209675 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Douglas E. Davidson LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10024. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON (448 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 54 years, Douglas E. Davidson has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Douglas E. Davidson's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

54 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

54 Top 4% higher than 96% 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

How Douglas compares to fellow George Washington alumni

Among the 317 George Washington graduates in the New York register, Douglas E. Davidson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

54 years vs. George Washington alumni

Years since admission - 317 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 317 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

George Washington's active-bar rate

Of George Washington's 448 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

George Washington alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.4%
George Washington alumni, active-bar rate

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 66.2% 41.8% ▼ -36.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1209675
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Douglas E. Davidson LLC
County
New York
ZIP Code
10024
Phone
(917) 488-0217

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Douglas E. Davidson'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 E. Davidson'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 Davidson licensed?

Douglas Davidson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Douglas E. Davidson admitted to the bar?

Douglas E. Davidson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did Douglas E. Davidson go to law school?

Douglas E. Davidson attended GEORGE WASHINGTON.

What company does Douglas E. Davidson work for?

Douglas E. Davidson is associated with Douglas E. Davidson LLC in New York, NY.

Is Douglas E. Davidson in good standing?

Yes, Douglas E. Davidson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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