New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Joseph Donovan
Notre Dame Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Burlingame, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2399160
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Michael Joseph Donovan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Notre Dame Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2399160 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Joseph Donovan, 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 Michael J. Donovan, located in Burlingame, CA, ZIP 94010. Educational background: NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL (204 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Michael Joseph Donovan 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 Michael Joseph Donovan's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Michael compares to fellow Notre Dame Law School alumni
Among the 168 Notre Dame Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Donovan is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Notre Dame Law School alumni
Years since admission - 168 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 6% higher than 94% of 168 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
Notre Dame Law School's active-bar rate
Of Notre Dame Law School's 204 alumni in the New York register, 72.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Notre Dame Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2399160
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J. Donovan
- City
- Burlingame, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94010
- Phone
- (650) 544-6341
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph 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 Joseph Donovan admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Donovan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Michael Joseph Donovan go to law school?
Michael Joseph Donovan attended NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael Joseph Donovan work for?
Michael Joseph Donovan is associated with Michael J. Donovan in Burlingame, CA.
Is Michael Joseph Donovan in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph 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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