New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Mark Forrest Donahue

University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Laguna Hills, CA. 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
1398262
NY reg #

The record in one line

Mark Forrest Donahue appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

47 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
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
University Of Pennsylvania
70.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1398262
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Mark Forrest Donahue is registered as bar number 1398262 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Laguna Hills, CA, ZIP 92653. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Mark compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania alumni

Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Mark Forrest Donahue is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

47 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni

Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school

47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,853 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 35 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

University Of Pennsylvania's active-bar rate

Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%70.1%
University Of Pennsylvania 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.

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
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1398262
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
92653
Phone
(949) 448-5955

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Mark Forrest Donahue's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Mark Forrest Donahue is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mark Donahue licensed?

Mark Donahue is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Mark Forrest Donahue admitted to the bar?

Mark Forrest Donahue's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did Mark Forrest Donahue go to law school?

Mark Forrest Donahue attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.

Is Mark Forrest Donahue in good standing?

Not currently, Mark Forrest Donahue's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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