New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

George Dudley Raynal

Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in North Bethesda, MD. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2008
Admitted
18
Years in bar
4550331
NY reg #

The record in one line

George Dudley Raynal has held an active New York bar license for 18 years — admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

18 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Syracuse University
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2008
18 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Syracuse University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4550331
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

George Dudley Raynal is registered as bar number 4550331 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2008, representing roughly 18 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under DESIGNLAW GROUP, located in North Bethesda, MD, ZIP 20852. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY — which has 2,796 registered alumni in this dataset, 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 "Currently registered" status places them within 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.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

George Dudley Raynal was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

18 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4550331
Year Admitted
2008 (18 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
DESIGNLAW GROUP
ZIP Code
20852
Phone
(301) 585-8601

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. George Dudley Raynal's current status is "Currently registered".

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% 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is George Raynal licensed?

George Raynal is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was George Dudley Raynal admitted to the bar?

George Dudley Raynal was admitted to the bar in 2008.

Where did George Dudley Raynal go to law school?

George Dudley Raynal attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.

What company does George Dudley Raynal work for?

George Dudley Raynal is associated with DESIGNLAW GROUP in North Bethesda, MD.

Is George Dudley Raynal in good standing?

Yes, George Dudley Raynal has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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