New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Douglas Bruce Payne
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Rego Park, NY. 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
- 1688555
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Douglas Bruce Payne appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Douglas Bruce Payne is registered as bar number 1688555 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Douglas B Payne, located in Rego Park, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11374. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Douglas Bruce Payne is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,993 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
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan 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
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1688555
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Douglas B Payne
- City
- Rego Park, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11374
- Phone
- (917) 991-7492
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Bruce Payne's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Payne licensed?
Douglas Payne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Bruce Payne admitted to the bar?
Douglas Bruce Payne's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Douglas Bruce Payne go to law school?
Douglas Bruce Payne attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Douglas Bruce Payne work for?
Douglas Bruce Payne is associated with Douglas B Payne in Rego Park, NY.
Is Douglas Bruce Payne in good standing?
Not currently, Douglas Bruce Payne's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.
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