New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Mayer Becker
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 2889533
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Mayer Becker has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Mayer Becker has carried New York bar registration 2889533 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, David Mayer Becker 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 Mayer Becker's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, David Mayer Becker is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2889533
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (202) 974-1500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Mayer Becker'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 Becker licensed?
David Becker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Mayer Becker admitted to the bar?
David Mayer Becker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did David Mayer Becker go to law school?
David Mayer Becker attended Columbia Law School.
What company does David Mayer Becker work for?
David Mayer Becker is associated with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Washington, DC.
Is David Mayer Becker in good standing?
Yes, David Mayer Becker 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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