New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Patrick John Donoghue
George Washington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2869261
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Patrick John Donoghue ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2869261 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Patrick John Donoghue, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Godwin, Hurley & Donoghue, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14209. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON (448 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Patrick John Donoghue 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 Patrick John Donoghue's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Patrick compares to fellow George Washington alumni
Among the 317 George Washington graduates in the New York register, Patrick John Donoghue is longer-tenured than 43% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. George Washington alumni
Years since admission - 317 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 57% higher than 43% of 317 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
George Washington's active-bar rate
Of George Washington's 448 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
George Washington alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2869261
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Godwin, Hurley & Donoghue
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14209
- Phone
- (716) 844-8350
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patrick John Donoghue'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 Patrick Donoghue licensed?
Patrick Donoghue is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patrick John Donoghue admitted to the bar?
Patrick John Donoghue's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Patrick John Donoghue go to law school?
Patrick John Donoghue attended GEORGE WASHINGTON.
What company does Patrick John Donoghue work for?
Patrick John Donoghue is associated with Godwin, Hurley & Donoghue in Buffalo, NY.
Is Patrick John Donoghue in good standing?
Yes, Patrick John Donoghue 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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