New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David Palmer Dean
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2417905
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, David Palmer Dean ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2417905 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to David Palmer Dean, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 James & Hoffman, P.C., located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, David Palmer Dean 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 Palmer Dean's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, David Palmer Dean is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 9% higher than 91% of 2,473 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 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2417905
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- James & Hoffman, P.C.
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 496-0500
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Palmer Dean'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 Dean licensed?
David Dean is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Palmer Dean admitted to the bar?
David Palmer Dean's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did David Palmer Dean go to law school?
David Palmer Dean attended COLUMBIA.
What company does David Palmer Dean work for?
David Palmer Dean is associated with James & Hoffman, P.C. in Washington, DC.
Is David Palmer Dean in good standing?
Yes, David Palmer Dean holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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