New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

John Pius O'Donnell

London School Of Economics - London University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1159219
NY reg #

The record in one line

John Pius O'Donnell has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

47 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
London School Of Economics - London University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
London School Of Economics - London University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1159219
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John Pius O'Donnell has carried New York bar registration 1159219 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 John P. O'Donnell P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. Educational background: LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS - LONDON UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 47 years, John Pius O'Donnell 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

John Pius O'Donnell's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

47 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

47 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

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 66.2% 53% ▼ -19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1159219
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
John P. O'Donnell P.C.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10005
Phone
(212) 825-0783

Education

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS - LONDON UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John Pius O'Donnell'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

John Pius O'Donnell'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 John O'Donnell licensed?

John O'Donnell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John Pius O'Donnell admitted to the bar?

John Pius O'Donnell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did John Pius O'Donnell go to law school?

John Pius O'Donnell attended LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS - LONDON UNIVERSITY.

What company does John Pius O'Donnell work for?

John Pius O'Donnell is associated with John P. O'Donnell P.C. in New York, NY.

Is John Pius O'Donnell in good standing?

Yes, John Pius O'Donnell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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