New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

David Bancroft Chaffin

Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Boston, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1933613
NY reg #

The record in one line

David Bancroft Chaffin appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

42 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Duke University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Duke University
66.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1933613
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Bancroft Chaffin is registered as bar number 1933613 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under White And Williams, LLP, located in Boston, MA, ZIP 02110. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How David compares to fellow Duke University alumni

Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, David Bancroft Chaffin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

42 years vs. Duke University alumni

Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 512 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Duke University's active-bar rate

Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Duke University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.1%
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1933613
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
White And Williams, LLP
ZIP Code
02110
Phone
(617) 748-5200

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Bancroft Chaffin's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

David Bancroft Chaffin is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Chaffin licensed?

David Chaffin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Bancroft Chaffin admitted to the bar?

David Bancroft Chaffin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did David Bancroft Chaffin go to law school?

David Bancroft Chaffin attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.

What company does David Bancroft Chaffin work for?

David Bancroft Chaffin is associated with White And Williams, LLP in Boston, MA.

Is David Bancroft Chaffin in good standing?

Not currently, David Bancroft Chaffin's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.