New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Jeffrey William Macdonald
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5622154
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Jeffrey William Macdonald has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 8 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5622154 on the New York register belongs to Jeffrey William Macdonald, currently in active 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,226 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Jeffrey William Macdonald is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Jeffrey William Macdonald sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
8 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
8 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Jeffrey compares to fellow Duke University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,996 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Jeffrey William Macdonald is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,996 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 74% higher than 26% of 1,996 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
Duke University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,226 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duke University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2018 admission class today
Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5622154
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (347) 280-6914
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jeffrey William Macdonald'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.
Other Attorneys at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in New York, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Jeffrey William Macdonald with similar attorneys in New York.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Jeffrey William Macdonald's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jeffrey Macdonald licensed?
Jeffrey Macdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jeffrey William Macdonald admitted to the bar?
Jeffrey William Macdonald has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Jeffrey William Macdonald go to law school?
Jeffrey William Macdonald attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does Jeffrey William Macdonald work for?
Jeffrey William Macdonald is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY.
Is Jeffrey William Macdonald in good standing?
Yes, Jeffrey William Macdonald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.