New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Michael Bales
University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2024, registered office in New York, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2024
- Admitted
- 2
- Years in bar
- 6097703
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Michael Bales is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2024 and on active status for 2 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 2 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Michael Bales holds bar number 6097703 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Goodwin Procter LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (1,437 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, David Michael Bales counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Michael Bales is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2024. The histogram below shows where 2 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
2 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
2 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 · May 2026
How David compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumni
Among the 1,280 University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School graduates in the New York register, David Michael Bales is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
2 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,280 NY-registered alumni of this school
2 Top 100% higher than 0% of 1,280 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
University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's 1,437 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2024 admission class today
Of the 8,938 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 76.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6097703
- Year Admitted
- 2024 (2 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goodwin Procter LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10018
- Phone
- (917) 229-7536
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Michael Bales'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 Bales licensed?
David Bales is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Michael Bales admitted to the bar?
David Michael Bales was admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 2 years ago.
Where did David Michael Bales go to law school?
David Michael Bales attended University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
What company does David Michael Bales work for?
David Michael Bales is associated with Goodwin Procter LLP in New York, NY.
Is David Michael Bales in good standing?
Yes, David Michael Bales 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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