New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Robert Louis Dougherty
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Garden City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1849868
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Robert Louis Dougherty has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Robert Louis Dougherty has carried New York bar registration 1849868 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Robert L. Dougherty, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Robert Louis Dougherty 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
Robert Louis Dougherty's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 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 Robert compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Robert Louis Dougherty is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 512 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1849868
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Robert L. Dougherty
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 873-0808
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Louis Dougherty'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 Robert Dougherty licensed?
Robert Dougherty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Louis Dougherty admitted to the bar?
Robert Louis Dougherty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Robert Louis Dougherty go to law school?
Robert Louis Dougherty attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Robert Louis Dougherty work for?
Robert Louis Dougherty is associated with Law Offices Of Robert L. Dougherty in Garden City, NY.
Is Robert Louis Dougherty in good standing?
Yes, Robert Louis Dougherty holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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