New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

William Patrick Donahue

New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Linthicum Heights, MD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2994523
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, William Patrick Donahue ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

27 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 38%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New England

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Law school
New England
67.4% active rate
Registration
2994523
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2994523 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Patrick Donahue, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Breakthru Beverage, located in Linthicum Heights, MD, ZIP 21090. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND (313 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 27 years on the register, William Patrick Donahue 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 William Patrick Donahue's 27 years since admission in 1999.

27 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

27 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

How William compares to fellow New England alumni

Among the 283 New England graduates in the New York register, William Patrick Donahue is longer-tenured than 21%.

27 years vs. New England alumni

Years since admission - 283 NY-registered alumni of this school

27 Top 79% higher than 21% of 283 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

New England's active-bar rate

Of New England's 313 alumni in the New York register, 67.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%67.4%
New England alumni, active-bar rate

The 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 67.2% 81.9% â–² +21.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2994523
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Breakthru Beverage
ZIP Code
21090
Phone
(240) 426-7215

Education

NEW ENGLAND

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Patrick Donahue's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Patrick Donahue with the closest admission year to 1999. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

William Patrick Donahue's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Donahue licensed?

William Donahue is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Patrick Donahue admitted to the bar?

William Patrick Donahue's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did William Patrick Donahue go to law school?

William Patrick Donahue attended NEW ENGLAND.

What company does William Patrick Donahue work for?

William Patrick Donahue is associated with Breakthru Beverage in Linthicum Heights, MD.

Is William Patrick Donahue in good standing?

Yes, William Patrick Donahue holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.