New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Samuel Braffman
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4181558
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Samuel Braffman has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Samuel Braffman carries New York bar registration 4181558, an established, active practitioner 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 First Citizens Bank, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, David Samuel Braffman remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
David Samuel Braffman was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, David Samuel Braffman is longer-tenured than 17% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 83% higher than 17% of 1,967 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 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4181558
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- First Citizens Bank
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 771-9587
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Samuel Braffman'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 Braffman licensed?
David Braffman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Samuel Braffman admitted to the bar?
David Samuel Braffman was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did David Samuel Braffman go to law school?
David Samuel Braffman attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Samuel Braffman work for?
David Samuel Braffman is associated with First Citizens Bank in New York, NY.
Is David Samuel Braffman in good standing?
Yes, David Samuel Braffman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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