New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Edward Cowling
Univ Of Texas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1271436
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Edward Cowling appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Univ Of Texas
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Edward Cowling is registered as bar number 1271436 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIV OF TEXAS (62 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 Univ Of Texas alumni
Among the 51 Univ Of Texas graduates in the New York register, David Edward Cowling is longer-tenured than 78% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Univ Of Texas alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 22% higher than 78% of 51 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
Univ Of Texas's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Texas's 62 alumni in the New York register, 48.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Texas alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1271436
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (214) 801-4137
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Edward Cowling'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
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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David Edward Cowling 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 Cowling licensed?
David Cowling is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Edward Cowling admitted to the bar?
David Edward Cowling's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did David Edward Cowling go to law school?
David Edward Cowling attended UNIV OF TEXAS.
Is David Edward Cowling in good standing?
Not currently, David Edward Cowling'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.
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