New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Martin Covey
Boston Univ Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1304823
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Martin Covey has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston Univ Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Martin Covey has carried New York bar registration 1304823 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Law Office Of David Covey, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11217. Educational background: BOSTON UNIV LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, David Martin Covey 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 Martin Covey's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 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
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1304823
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of David Covey
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11217
- Phone
- (201) 312-5316
Education
BOSTON UNIV LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Martin Covey'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 Covey licensed?
David Covey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Martin Covey admitted to the bar?
David Martin Covey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did David Martin Covey go to law school?
David Martin Covey attended BOSTON UNIV LAW SCHOOL.
What company does David Martin Covey work for?
David Martin Covey is associated with Law Office Of David Covey in Brooklyn, NY.
Is David Martin Covey in good standing?
Yes, David Martin Covey holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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