New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Walter E. Donaghy
N Y U alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1336320
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter E. Donaghy appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1972 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 54 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- N Y U
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter E. Donaghy is registered as bar number 1336320 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 54 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: N Y U (61 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Walter compares to fellow N Y U alumni
Among the 55 N Y U graduates in the New York register, Walter E. Donaghy is longer-tenured than 53% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. N Y U alumni
Years since admission - 55 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 47% higher than 53% of 55 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
N Y U's active-bar rate
Of N Y U's 61 alumni in the New York register, 37.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
N Y U alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1336320
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter E. Donaghy's current status, "Incapacitated", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walter Donaghy licensed?
Walter Donaghy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter E. Donaghy admitted to the bar?
Walter E. Donaghy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Walter E. Donaghy go to law school?
Walter E. Donaghy attended N Y U.
Is Walter E. Donaghy in good standing?
Not currently, Walter E. Donaghy's listed status is "Incapacitated", 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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