New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael D. Donovan
Vermont alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Malvern, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1976836
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael D. Donovan has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vermont
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael D. Donovan has carried New York bar registration 1976836 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Donovan Litigation Group, LLC, located in Malvern, PA, ZIP 19355. Educational background: VERMONT (213 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Michael D. 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
Michael D. Donovan's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Vermont alumni
Among the 190 Vermont graduates in the New York register, Michael D. Donovan is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Vermont alumni
Years since admission - 190 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 25% higher than 75% of 190 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's active-bar rate
Of Vermont's 213 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vermont alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1976836
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Donovan Litigation Group, LLC
- City
- Malvern, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19355
- Phone
- (610) 647-6067
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael D. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Donovan licensed?
Michael Donovan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael D. Donovan admitted to the bar?
Michael D. Donovan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Michael D. Donovan go to law school?
Michael D. Donovan attended VERMONT.
What company does Michael D. Donovan work for?
Michael D. Donovan is associated with Donovan Litigation Group, LLC in Malvern, PA.
Is Michael D. Donovan in good standing?
Yes, Michael D. 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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