New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Douglas Ian Friedman
Vanderbilt Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1699073
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Douglas Ian Friedman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Vanderbilt Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Douglas Ian Friedman is registered as bar number 1699073 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: VANDERBILT LAW SCHOOL (146 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Douglas compares to fellow Vanderbilt Law School alumni
Among the 143 Vanderbilt Law School graduates in the New York register, Douglas Ian Friedman is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Vanderbilt Law School alumni
Years since admission - 143 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 4% higher than 96% of 143 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
Vanderbilt Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt Law School's 146 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1699073
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Ian Friedman's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Douglas Friedman licensed?
Douglas Friedman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Ian Friedman admitted to the bar?
Douglas Ian Friedman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Douglas Ian Friedman go to law school?
Douglas Ian Friedman attended VANDERBILT LAW SCHOOL.
Is Douglas Ian Friedman in good standing?
Not currently, Douglas Ian Friedman's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.