New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Wylie Donald
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2624955
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, James Wylie Donald ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2624955 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Wylie Donald, 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 Mccarter & English, LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, James Wylie Donald 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 James Wylie Donald's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, James Wylie Donald is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 31% higher than 69% of 2,473 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 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2624955
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mccarter & English, LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 753-3400
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Wylie Donald's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 James Donald licensed?
James Donald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Wylie Donald admitted to the bar?
James Wylie Donald's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did James Wylie Donald go to law school?
James Wylie Donald attended COLUMBIA.
What company does James Wylie Donald work for?
James Wylie Donald is associated with Mccarter & English, LLP in Washington, DC.
Is James Wylie Donald in good standing?
Yes, James Wylie Donald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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