New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Mitchell Ardam
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Commack, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1638527
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Mitchell Ardam has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- John Marshall Law School Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Mitchell Ardam has carried New York bar registration 1638527 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 The Palermo Firm, LLC, located in Commack, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11725. Educational background: John Marshall Law School Chicago (170 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, David Mitchell Ardam 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
David Mitchell Ardam's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Among the 126 John Marshall Law School Chicago graduates in the New York register, David Mitchell Ardam is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 126 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
John Marshall Law School Chicago's active-bar rate
Of John Marshall Law School Chicago's 170 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1638527
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Palermo Firm, LLC
- City
- Commack, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11725
- Phone
- (631) 670-7040
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Mitchell Ardam'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 David Ardam licensed?
David Ardam is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Mitchell Ardam admitted to the bar?
David Mitchell Ardam's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did David Mitchell Ardam go to law school?
David Mitchell Ardam attended John Marshall Law School Chicago.
What company does David Mitchell Ardam work for?
David Mitchell Ardam is associated with The Palermo Firm, LLC in Commack, NY.
Is David Mitchell Ardam in good standing?
Yes, David Mitchell Ardam holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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