New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David James Axelson
Loyola Univ.Chicago School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Detroit, MI. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5440235
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, David James Axelson has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Loyola Univ.Chicago School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5440235 on the New York register belongs to David James Axelson, currently in active 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 Honigman LLP, located in Detroit, MI, ZIP 48226. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: LOYOLA UNIV.CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
David James Axelson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, David James Axelson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5440235
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Honigman LLP
- City
- Detroit, MI
- ZIP Code
- 48226
- Phone
- (313) 465-7228
Education
LOYOLA UNIV.CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David James Axelson'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 Axelson licensed?
David Axelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David James Axelson admitted to the bar?
David James Axelson has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did David James Axelson go to law school?
David James Axelson attended LOYOLA UNIV.CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does David James Axelson work for?
David James Axelson is associated with Honigman LLP in Detroit, MI.
Is David James Axelson in good standing?
Yes, David James Axelson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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