New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Douglas John Short
Widener University Delaware Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3970761
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Douglas John Short ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Widener University Delaware Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3970761 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Douglas John Short, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Department Of Defense, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20301. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Widener University Delaware Law School (347 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Douglas John Short still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Douglas John Short's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Widener University Delaware Law School alumni
Among the 272 Widener University Delaware Law School graduates in the New York register, Douglas John Short is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Widener University Delaware Law School alumni
Years since admission - 272 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 14% higher than 86% of 272 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
Widener University Delaware Law School's active-bar rate
Of Widener University Delaware Law School's 347 alumni in the New York register, 80.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Widener University Delaware Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3970761
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Department Of Defense
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20301
- Phone
- (703) 556-5151
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas John Short'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 Short licensed?
Douglas Short is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas John Short admitted to the bar?
Douglas John Short's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Douglas John Short go to law school?
Douglas John Short attended Widener University Delaware Law School.
What company does Douglas John Short work for?
Douglas John Short is associated with Department Of Defense in Washington, DC.
Is Douglas John Short in good standing?
Yes, Douglas John Short holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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