New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Nichols Brooks
University Of Texas School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2834927
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, David Nichols Brooks ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Texas School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2834927 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Nichols Brooks, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Fortress Investment Group LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10105. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Texas School of Law (860 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, David Nichols Brooks 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 Nichols Brooks's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Texas School Of Law alumni
Among the 765 University Of Texas School Of Law graduates in the New York register, David Nichols Brooks is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University Of Texas School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 765 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 4% higher than 96% of 765 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 Texas School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Texas School Of Law's 860 alumni in the New York register, 79.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Texas School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2834927
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fortress Investment Group LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10105
- Phone
- (212) 479-5300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Nichols Brooks'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 Brooks licensed?
David Brooks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Nichols Brooks admitted to the bar?
David Nichols Brooks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did David Nichols Brooks go to law school?
David Nichols Brooks attended University of Texas School of Law.
What company does David Nichols Brooks work for?
David Nichols Brooks is associated with Fortress Investment Group LLC in New York, NY.
Is David Nichols Brooks in good standing?
Yes, David Nichols Brooks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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