New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Douglas Charles Turnbull

Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2737336
NY reg #

The record in one line

Douglas Charles Turnbull appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1996. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.

30 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Other
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo
Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
other
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Benjamin N Cardozo
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2737336
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Douglas Charles Turnbull is registered as bar number 2737336 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1996, representing roughly 30 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10285. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2737336
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
County
New York
ZIP Code
10285
Phone
(212) 640-5596

Education

BENJAMIN N CARDOZO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Douglas Charles Turnbull's current status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324 33.8% Verify status before engaging
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.

Consumer Complaint Data

The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY has been named in consumer complaints.

4,636
Debt Collection Complaints (National)
415
Debt Collection Complaints (NY)

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.

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Source: New York State Unified Court System — Attorney Registration Search

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Douglas Turnbull licensed?

Douglas Turnbull is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday".

When was Douglas Charles Turnbull admitted to the bar?

Douglas Charles Turnbull was admitted to the bar in 1996.

Where did Douglas Charles Turnbull go to law school?

Douglas Charles Turnbull attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.

What company does Douglas Charles Turnbull work for?

Douglas Charles Turnbull is associated with AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY in New York, NY.

Is Douglas Charles Turnbull in good standing?

Douglas Charles Turnbull has a bar status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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