New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Durwood Royce Powell
Unc-Chapel Hill alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Raleigh, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2283299
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Durwood Royce Powell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #32 of 330
- by tenure in Raleigh office peers
- Law school
- Unc-Chapel Hill
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2283299 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Durwood Royce Powell, 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 Durwood Royce Powell Esq., located in Raleigh, NC, ZIP 27615. Educational background: UNC-CHAPEL HILL (11 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Durwood Royce Powell 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 Durwood Royce Powell's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Raleigh, NC office peers
Most of the 330 NY-registered attorneys in Raleigh, NC outrank Durwood Royce Powell on tenure; this record sits at the 9th local percentile (rank #32). See the Raleigh attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #32
- City cohort
- 330
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Raleigh
- Carol Ruth Bouchner admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Kevin Michael Capalbo admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Anthony E. Flanagan admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Gregory F. Litra admitted 1989 · 37 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2283299
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Durwood Royce Powell Esq.
- City
- Raleigh, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27615
- Phone
- (919) 740-9840
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Durwood Royce Powell's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Durwood Powell licensed?
Durwood Powell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Durwood Royce Powell admitted to the bar?
Durwood Royce Powell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Durwood Royce Powell go to law school?
Durwood Royce Powell attended UNC-CHAPEL HILL.
What company does Durwood Royce Powell work for?
Durwood Royce Powell is associated with Durwood Royce Powell Esq. in Raleigh, NC.
Is Durwood Royce Powell in good standing?
Yes, Durwood Royce Powell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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