New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Douglas Richard Rubens

Duke Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 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.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1929264
NY reg #

The record in one line

Douglas Richard Rubens has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

42 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Duke Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Duke Law School
65.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1929264
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Douglas Richard Rubens has carried New York bar registration 1929264 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

The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10021. Educational background: DUKE LAW SCHOOL (214 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 42 years, Douglas Richard Rubens 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 Richard Rubens's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

42 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

42 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Duke Law School alumni

Among the 178 Duke Law School graduates in the New York register, Douglas Richard Rubens is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

42 years vs. Duke Law School alumni

Years since admission - 178 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 178 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

Duke Law School's active-bar rate

Of Duke Law School's 214 alumni in the New York register, 65.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Duke Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65.4%
Duke Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1929264
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

County
New York
ZIP Code
10021
Phone
(917) 690-8932

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Douglas Richard Rubens'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 Richard Rubens'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 Rubens licensed?

Douglas Rubens is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Douglas Richard Rubens admitted to the bar?

Douglas Richard Rubens's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Douglas Richard Rubens go to law school?

Douglas Richard Rubens attended DUKE LAW SCHOOL.

Is Douglas Richard Rubens in good standing?

Yes, Douglas Richard Rubens holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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