New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
J Donald Tierney
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1965
- Admitted
- 61
- Years in bar
- 1476647
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Donald Tierney's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1965 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 61 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Fordham University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Donald Tierney is registered as bar number 1476647 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 61 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How J compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, J Donald Tierney is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
61 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 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
The 1965 admission class today
Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 21.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1476647
- Year Admitted
- 1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Donald Tierney's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 J Tierney licensed?
J Tierney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Donald Tierney admitted to the bar?
J Donald Tierney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.
Where did J Donald Tierney go to law school?
J Donald Tierney attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Is J Donald Tierney in good standing?
J Donald Tierney's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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