New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Matthew J. Durnin
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Portland, ME. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2141992
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Matthew J. Durnin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #23 of 157
- by tenure in Portland office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2141992 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Matthew J. Durnin, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Matt Durnin Esq Consilio, located in Portland, ME, ZIP 04103. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,256 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Matthew J. Durnin still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Matthew J. Durnin's 39 years since admission in 1987.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Portland, ME office peers
Matthew J. Durnin is toward the newer end of Portland, ME's NY register cohort: #23 of 157 by years since admission. See the Portland attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #23
- City cohort
- 157
- Local percentile
- 14th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Portland
- Sharon Lee Brinkman admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Paul Mcdonald admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Elizabeth T. Russell admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Anthony Joseph Laurine admitted 1986 · 40 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Matthew compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Matthew J. Durnin is longer-tenured than 90%.
39 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,236 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 · August 2026
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2141992
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Matt Durnin Esq Consilio
- City
- Portland, ME
- ZIP Code
- 04103
- Phone
- (917) 494-6134
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Matthew J. Durnin's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Matthew Durnin licensed?
Matthew Durnin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Matthew J. Durnin admitted to the bar?
Matthew J. Durnin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Matthew J. Durnin go to law school?
Matthew J. Durnin attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Matthew J. Durnin work for?
Matthew J. Durnin is associated with Matt Durnin Esq Consilio in Portland, ME.
Is Matthew J. Durnin in good standing?
Yes, Matthew J. Durnin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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