New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Luke Patrick Donigan
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2018
- Admitted
- 8
- Years in bar
- 5622097
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2018, Luke Patrick Donigan 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
- Vermont Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5622097 on the New York register belongs to Luke Patrick Donigan, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Phillips Lytle LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Vermont Law School (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Luke Patrick Donigan 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, Luke Patrick Donigan 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 Luke compares to fellow Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 575 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, Luke Patrick Donigan is longer-tenured than 13% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
8 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 575 NY-registered alumni of this school
8 Top 87% higher than 13% of 575 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
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School 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
- 5622097
- Year Admitted
- 2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Phillips Lytle LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 847-8400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Luke Patrick Donigan'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 Luke Donigan licensed?
Luke Donigan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Luke Patrick Donigan admitted to the bar?
Luke Patrick Donigan has been on the New York bar register since 2018.
Where did Luke Patrick Donigan go to law school?
Luke Patrick Donigan attended Vermont Law School.
What company does Luke Patrick Donigan work for?
Luke Patrick Donigan is associated with Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is Luke Patrick Donigan in good standing?
Yes, Luke Patrick Donigan 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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