New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Douglas Patrick Needham
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Hartford, CT. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4579132
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Douglas Patrick Needham has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Douglas Patrick Needham carries New York bar registration 4579132, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Motley Rice LLC, located in Hartford, CT, ZIP 06103. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Douglas Patrick Needham remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Douglas Patrick Needham was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Douglas Patrick Needham is longer-tenured than 7% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 93% higher than 7% of 1,967 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 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4579132
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Motley Rice LLC
- City
- Hartford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06103
- Phone
- (860) 218-2720
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Patrick Needham'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 Needham licensed?
Douglas Needham is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Patrick Needham admitted to the bar?
Douglas Patrick Needham was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Douglas Patrick Needham go to law school?
Douglas Patrick Needham attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Douglas Patrick Needham work for?
Douglas Patrick Needham is associated with Motley Rice LLC in Hartford, CT.
Is Douglas Patrick Needham in good standing?
Yes, Douglas Patrick Needham holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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