New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Edward D. Mcdonald
Suffolk U Law Sch Boston alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Braintree, MA. 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
- 1926229
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward D. Mcdonald carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1984 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #1 of 24
- by tenure in Braintree office peers
- Law school
- Suffolk U Law Sch Boston
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward D. Mcdonald is registered as bar number 1926229 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lane, Lane & Kelly, located in Braintree, MA, ZIP 02184. Educational background: SUFFOLK U LAW SCH BOSTON.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Braintree, MA office peers
Within Braintree, MA's 24-attorney local set, Edward D. Mcdonald is #1 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Braintree attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 24
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Braintree
- Joseph Thomas Rubinstein admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Carlo Cellai admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Matthew T. Hiatt admitted 1993 · 33 yr
- Sheila H. Hiatt admitted 1993 · 33 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 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1926229
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lane, Lane & Kelly
- City
- Braintree, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02184
- Phone
- (617) 848-0040
Education
SUFFOLK U LAW SCH BOSTON
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward D. Mcdonald's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Same admission year (1984), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1984 whose listed office city differs from Braintree, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Edward D. Mcdonald: closest NY bar admission year outside MA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~25 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1984)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edward Mcdonald licensed?
Edward Mcdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward D. Mcdonald admitted to the bar?
Edward D. Mcdonald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Edward D. Mcdonald go to law school?
Edward D. Mcdonald attended SUFFOLK U LAW SCH BOSTON.
What company does Edward D. Mcdonald work for?
Edward D. Mcdonald is associated with Lane, Lane & Kelly in Braintree, MA.
Is Edward D. Mcdonald in good standing?
No, Edward D. Mcdonald carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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