New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Russell Griffith Donaldson
Suffolk University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1752773
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Russell Griffith Donaldson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1978 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Suffolk University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Russell Griffith Donaldson is registered as bar number 1752773 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (533 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Russell compares to fellow Suffolk University alumni
Among the 354 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, Russell Griffith Donaldson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Suffolk University alumni
Years since admission - 354 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 354 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
Suffolk University's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University's 533 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1752773
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (716) 377-5143
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Russell Griffith Donaldson's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Russell Griffith Donaldson is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Russell Donaldson licensed?
Russell Donaldson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Russell Griffith Donaldson admitted to the bar?
Russell Griffith Donaldson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Russell Griffith Donaldson go to law school?
Russell Griffith Donaldson attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY.
Is Russell Griffith Donaldson in good standing?
Not currently, Russell Griffith Donaldson's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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