New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Douglas Harper
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1997196
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Douglas Harper has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Douglas Harper has carried New York bar registration 1997196 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 The Law Office Of Douglas B. Harper, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60601. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Douglas Harper 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 Harper's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Douglas compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Douglas Harper is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1997196
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of Douglas B. Harper
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60601
- Phone
- (312) 214-2454
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Harper'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Douglas Harper licensed?
Douglas Harper is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Harper admitted to the bar?
Douglas Harper's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Douglas Harper go to law school?
Douglas Harper attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Douglas Harper work for?
Douglas Harper is associated with The Law Office Of Douglas B. Harper in Chicago, IL.
Is Douglas Harper in good standing?
Yes, Douglas Harper holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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