New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Lawrence Bernstein
Hofstra alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Jersey City, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2316404
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, David Lawrence Bernstein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Hofstra
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2316404 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Lawrence Bernstein, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Royal Bank Of Canada, located in Jersey City, NJ, ZIP 07302. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA.
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, David Lawrence Bernstein 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 David Lawrence Bernstein's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Hofstra alumni
Among the 1,307 Hofstra graduates in the New York register, David Lawrence Bernstein is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Hofstra alumni
Years since admission - 1,307 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,307 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
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2316404
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Royal Bank Of Canada
- City
- Jersey City, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07302
- Phone
- (212) 428-6455
Education
HOFSTRA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Lawrence Bernstein'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 Bernstein licensed?
David Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Lawrence Bernstein admitted to the bar?
David Lawrence Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did David Lawrence Bernstein go to law school?
David Lawrence Bernstein attended HOFSTRA.
What company does David Lawrence Bernstein work for?
David Lawrence Bernstein is associated with Royal Bank Of Canada in Jersey City, NJ.
Is David Lawrence Bernstein in good standing?
Yes, David Lawrence Bernstein 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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