New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Jeremiah F. Donovan

Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Old Saybrook, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
2009322
NY reg #

The record in one line

Jeremiah F. Donovan has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

48 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Yale

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Yale
49.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2009322
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Jeremiah F. Donovan has carried New York bar registration 2009322 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Jeremiah Donovan Attorney At Law, located in Old Saybrook, CT, ZIP 06475. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 48 years, Jeremiah F. Donovan has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Jeremiah F. Donovan's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

48 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Jeremiah compares to fellow Yale alumni

Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Jeremiah F. Donovan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

48 years vs. Yale alumni

Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school

48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,101 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Yale's active-bar rate

Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Yale alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%49.1%
Yale alumni, active-bar rate

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 66.2% 52.6% ▼ -20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2009322
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Jeremiah Donovan Attorney At Law
ZIP Code
06475
Phone
(860) 388-3750

Education

YALE

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Jeremiah F. Donovan'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
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%
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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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Before you rely on this record

Jeremiah F. Donovan'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 Jeremiah Donovan licensed?

Jeremiah Donovan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jeremiah F. Donovan admitted to the bar?

Jeremiah F. Donovan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Jeremiah F. Donovan go to law school?

Jeremiah F. Donovan attended YALE.

What company does Jeremiah F. Donovan work for?

Jeremiah F. Donovan is associated with Jeremiah Donovan Attorney At Law in Old Saybrook, CT.

Is Jeremiah F. Donovan in good standing?

Yes, Jeremiah F. Donovan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.