New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lawrence Donovan
Howard University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Scarsdale, 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
- 1598432
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lawrence Donovan 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
- Howard University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lawrence Donovan has carried New York bar registration 1598432 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Donovan & Valicenti, located in Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10583. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOWARD UNIVERSITY (350 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Lawrence 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
Lawrence Donovan'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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lawrence compares to fellow Howard University alumni
Among the 223 Howard University graduates in the New York register, Lawrence Donovan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Howard University alumni
Years since admission - 223 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 223 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
Howard University's active-bar rate
Of Howard University's 350 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Howard University alumni, active-bar rate
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1598432
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Donovan & Valicenti
- City
- Scarsdale, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10583
- Phone
- (914) 961-1555
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lawrence 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
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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Lawrence 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 Lawrence Donovan licensed?
Lawrence Donovan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lawrence Donovan admitted to the bar?
Lawrence Donovan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Lawrence Donovan go to law school?
Lawrence Donovan attended HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
What company does Lawrence Donovan work for?
Lawrence Donovan is associated with Donovan & Valicenti in Scarsdale, NY.
Is Lawrence Donovan in good standing?
Yes, Lawrence Donovan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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